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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 secret code for extremists), and the landscape.
Mike Parker examines treacherous policy decisions sacrificing communities to reservoirs, forestry and military ranges. And he warns of future loss through blinkered tourist and property marketing. This is fine and funny polemic with a purpose, by the author of "The Rough Guide to Wales".
ISBN: 0862436117
Category: History Humour
Language: English
£7.95
Reviews "Required reading for the English, and more importantly, for the Welsh." - Byron Rogers "A great book, that would be a very sad book if it weren't written so brilliantly." - Radio Cymru "Fascinating... a great read." - Richard Madely, Richard and Judy "very colourful, very strange and sometimes, dare I say, too near the truth for comfort." - Roy Noble, Radio Wales "As for Mike Parker, given that he loves Wales so much I suggest he stays there and doesn't come to England to try and flog his book! " - Derek, CEP Website "A trenchant and extremely witty account." - London Welsh |
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