Neighbours from Hell?: English Attitudes to the Welsh

by Mike Parker

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From the Act of Union to Anne Robinson, "Neighbours from Hell?" looks at English attitudes to the Welsh. Drawing on the author's experience of the comedy circuit, cartoons, the popular press and postcards; from "Tours of the Picturesque" to the novels of Niall Griffiths, the range of reference is as broad as the writing style is witty. Stereotypes explored include the Welsh character (shifty, oversexed or verbose); the Welsh language (dead, ugly or...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0862436117

ISBN13:9780862436117

Release Date:December 2007

Publisher:Y Lolfa

Length:176 Pages

Weight:0.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.4" x 8.3"

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