French & English : A comparison by Philip Gilbert Hamerton
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"French & English: A Comparison" by Philip Gilbert Hamerton is a non-fiction comparative analysis written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on the cultural, political, and societal differences and similarities between the French and English during this period, aiming for an impartial perspective. Hamerton discusses the various aspects of national identity, education, and societal norms in both countries without leaning towards nationalistic bias. The opening of this work sets the
stage for a thoughtful examination of the fundamental characteristics that define French and English societies. Hamerton notes that the book evolved from a series of articles published in "The Atlantic Monthly" and emphasizes his intentions of impartiality, addressing both nations’ shortcomings and virtues. He expresses his belief in the importance of mutual respect and understanding between countries, advocating that writers should eschew prejudice to foster peace and collaboration. The first chapter begins with discussions on physical education in England compared to France, highlighting differences in training, sports, and activities that shape the two national characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hamerton, Philip Gilbert, 1834-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | French & English : A comparison |
| Alternate Title | French and English : A comparison |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Macmillan and Co., 1889. |
| Note | Based on a series of seven articles published under present title in the Atlantic Monthly, 1886-87. |
| Credits | Henry Flower, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | National characteristics, English |
| Subject | National characteristics, French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70444 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70444-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 450 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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