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Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. by F. Anstey (1856 - 1934)
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Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. by F. Anstey (1856 - 1934) episodes
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- 20 - Mr Jabberjee distinguishes himself in the Bar Examination, but is less successful in other respects. He writes another extremely ingeni8 min
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- 25 - Mr Jabberjee concludes the thrilling account of his experiences on a Scotch Moor, greatly to his own glorification.10 min
- 17 - Containing some intimate confidences from Mr Jabberjee, with the explanation of such apparent indiscretion.5 min
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- 14 - Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student. What's in a Title? An invitation to a Wedding. Mr J. as a wedding guest, with what he thought of the cer9 min
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- 01 - Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints18 min
About Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. by F. Anstey (1856 - 1934)
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Another delightful example of an English writer poking fun at his countrymen, or maybe all races' reactions to someone from a different background.
A series of adventures of a well educated…
A series of adventures of a well educated…
foreigner in London which originally appeared weekly in Punch, sometimes with illustrations, dealing with the difficulties of fully understanding a different culture.
The hero's perfect English reminds one of a quote from "My Fair Lady" ..."His English is too good, he said, "that clearly indicates that he is Foreign.
Whereas other people are instructed in their native language English people aren't."
(Summary by Annise)
The hero's perfect English reminds one of a quote from "My Fair Lady" ..."His English is too good, he said, "that clearly indicates that he is Foreign.
Whereas other people are instructed in their native language English people aren't."
(Summary by Annise)