Neighbours from Hell?: English Attitudes to the Welsh

by Mike Parker

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0862436117
• ISBN13: 9780862436117
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Y Lolfa
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.3"