{"product_id":"9788494788062","title":"The English as seen by our grandparents","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe English as seen by our grandparents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anthology that gathers the sharp gaze and humor of four Iberian authors regarding the British idiosyncrasy. Through texts that span from the late 17th century to the mid-20th century, this work offers a unique historical and cultural perspective. The reader will discover how Spaniards and Portuguese perceived the customs, character, and contradictions of the English, in a collection that combines literary essays with travelogues and chronicles of manners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book compiles a selection of texts from four peninsular observers: one Portuguese and three Spaniards, who analyze British society from a critical and humorous viewpoint. Each author provides their own perspective, ranging from travel literature to journalistic articles, as well as speeches and personal reflections. Throughout its pages, themes such as social rigidity, the relationship with nature, gastronomy, and the peculiar British sense of humor are explored, offering a choral portrait that dismantles clichés and reveals a shared fascination with the English character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural perception and national stereotypes between the Iberian Peninsula and Great Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel literature as a genre of social observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumor and satire as tools for cultural criticism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of the foreign gaze on British society over three centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContrast between English and Mediterranean customs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in travel literature, cultural history, and relations between Spain and the United Kingdom. It will also be attractive to those who enjoy light essays and chronicles of manners, as well as those seeking an enjoyable and insightful approach to British idiosyncrasy from a foreign perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical and humorous view of how Iberian authors interpreted the English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTexts from four distinct voices that enrich the perspective on the same object of study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA chronological journey that allows one to appreciate the evolution of prejudices and perceptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable read that combines erudition with a sense of humor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: AUGUSTO ASSÍA; JULIO CAMBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: LITERARY ESSAYS, REPORTS AND COLLECTION OF JOURNALISTIC ARTICLES, SPEECHES, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, POPULAR CULTURE, TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: VIENTO ABIERTO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 425 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anthology that stands out for its originality in gathering Iberian perspectives on all things British, combining historical rigor with a lighthearted tone. The selection of authors, covering three centuries, allows one to appreciate both the constants and the changes in mutual perception. Ideal for those seeking a cultured yet accessible read, which invites reflection on the construction of national identities through humor and observation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407618072923,"sku":"9788494788062","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849478806.jpg?v=1781857872","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494788062","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}