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Author Description
Essential reading for anyone who loves wine, cheese, Paris and love – which is to say everyone – Franglais is the key to understanding our French cousins (et vice versa, pour le French who love rosbif, warm biere, et Birmingham). Franglais continues its marche de strength à strength. Pour beaucoup de gens c’est maintenant un way de vie.'A true comic genius' Ian Hislop'Ridiculously funny' Joanna Lumley'What a truly gifted, consistently funny writer' Maureen Lipman‘Utterly charming and extremely funny’ IndependentMiles Kington was one of Britain's most renowned and best loved journalists. Born in County Down, he grew up in Wales and was educated in Scotland, which was all a big mistake as he was actually English. A presenter, playwright, polymath and wit, he wrote columns for The Times, the Independent, Punch and The Oldie. His other acclaimed titles include Someone Like Me, How Shall I Tell the Dog? and The Franglais Lieutenant's Woman.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates the linguistic and cultural friction between British and French identities through the satirical lens of 'Franglais'. Miles Kington, a celebrated British journalist and humorist, utilizes his established 'Franglais' framework—a hybrid language blending English syntax with French vocabulary—to deconstruct national stereotypes. The text serves as a comedic sociological commentary, arguing that the absurdity of cross-cultural misunderstanding is best navigated through linguistic play and irony.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A collection of satirical essays and columns originally published in British periodicals.
- Linguistic experiments blending English and French vocabulary.
- Observations on national habits, food, and social etiquette.
Scope Limits
- The book does not provide a formal or accurate guide to learning either the French or English language.
- It does not offer deep historical analysis or academic sociolinguistic research.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Critics and readers recognize this work as a quintessential example of British wit and a highlight of Kington's career. The text is frequently cited for its accessibility and its ability to maintain a consistent, lighthearted tone throughout its various satirical observations.
Page Count:
96
Publication Date:
1984-01-01
Publisher:
PENGUIN BOOKS LTD
ISBN-10:
0140066594
ISBN-13:
9780140066593
Humor
Satire
Essays
Language
Foreign Study
Humor
Instruction
Reference
British Humor
Parodies
