9780282743048 - Notes sur l'Angleterre de Taine, Hippolyte (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful exploration of English society from the perspective of a well-informed French traveler in the mid-19th century. The author's keen observations reveal not only the physical landscape and social customs of England at the time but also the profound differences in national character between the French and English peoples. The book provides a nuanced portrait of English culture, examining its strengths and weaknesses with candor and wit. The author is particularly interested in the role of the environment in shaping English society and culture, noting the temperate climate, verdant landscape, and abundant resources that have contributed to the country's prosperity and stability. However, he also observes the negative effects of England's industrial development, such as the air and water pollution caused by its burgeoning factories. The author also delves into the complex social hierarchy of English society, from its rigid class structure to its prevailing attitudes towards religion and morality. He notes the English people's love of comfort and privacy, their respect for individual rights, and their commitment to hard work and self-improvement. While he admires these qualities, he also criticizes the English for their excessive conservatism, their lack of passion, and their sometimes-hypocritical moralizing. The book offers not only a fascinating glimpse of English society at a pivotal moment in its history but also a valuable perspective on the enduring differences and similarities between two neighboring nations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.