Major Thompson And I: British Passport, United Kingdom Britain And Northern Ireland
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Pierre Daninos; Translated from the French by W. Marmaduke Thompson. with Drawings by Walter Goetz.
Binding: Hardback
Published: London, Jonathan Cape, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Major Thompson and I is a classic work of humorous fiction by Pierre Daninos, presenting a delightful satirical look at cultural differences. This witty novel chronicles the observations of Major Thompson, a quintessential Englishman navigating life in France. Through his keen, often bewildered, perspective, Daninos masterfully illustrates the amusing clashes and misunderstandings that arise between British and French customs and sensibilities. The narrative offers a charming and insightful commentary on national character, delivered with a light touch and an abundance of gentle irony. It is an engaging read for anyone who appreciates clever social satire and cross-cultural humor.
Author: Pierre Daninos; Translated from the French by W. Marmaduke Thompson. with Drawings by Walter Goetz.
Binding: Hardback
Published: London, Jonathan Cape, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Major Thompson and I is a classic work of humorous fiction by Pierre Daninos, presenting a delightful satirical look at cultural differences. This witty novel chronicles the observations of Major Thompson, a quintessential Englishman navigating life in France. Through his keen, often bewildered, perspective, Daninos masterfully illustrates the amusing clashes and misunderstandings that arise between British and French customs and sensibilities. The narrative offers a charming and insightful commentary on national character, delivered with a light touch and an abundance of gentle irony. It is an engaging read for anyone who appreciates clever social satire and cross-cultural humor.