The English

The English

$15.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: J. B. Priestley
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: HEINEMANN LONDON, 1973
Edition: repr.

Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

J.B. Priestley’s The English offers a penetrating social commentary, dissecting the national character and societal nuances of England. This insightful work presents a vivid portrait of a nation, examining its traditions, eccentricities, and enduring spirit through a keen observational lens. Priestley’s prose, both witty and profound, captures the essence of English life, illustrating the complexities and contradictions that define its people. The narrative chronicles various facets of English identity, from its landscapes to its cultural institutions, providing a comprehensive and engaging analysis. It argues for a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped and continue to influence the English psyche.

Author: J. B. Priestley

Published: 1973, HEINEMANN LONDON

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
Description

Author: J. B. Priestley
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: HEINEMANN LONDON, 1973
Edition: repr.

Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

J.B. Priestley’s The English offers a penetrating social commentary, dissecting the national character and societal nuances of England. This insightful work presents a vivid portrait of a nation, examining its traditions, eccentricities, and enduring spirit through a keen observational lens. Priestley’s prose, both witty and profound, captures the essence of English life, illustrating the complexities and contradictions that define its people. The narrative chronicles various facets of English identity, from its landscapes to its cultural institutions, providing a comprehensive and engaging analysis. It argues for a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped and continue to influence the English psyche.