How To Be A Brit
How To Be A Brit by George Mikes, published by Penguin UK in April 1986, is a comprehensive collection that brings together Mikes’ insightful observations on British social life and customs. This edition combines his earlier works, including “How to be an Alien,” “How to be inimitable,” and “How to be Decadent,” providing readers with a unique perspective on the quirks and nuances of British culture. Spanning 272 pages, this book is presented in English and offers a blend of humor and keen observation that reflects Mikes’ experiences in his adopted country.
Readers will find a rich exploration of what it means to navigate British society, complete with Mikes’ characteristic wit and the illustrative touch of cartoonist Nicolas Bentley. This volume serves as a guide for those looking to understand the intricacies of British customs and social interactions, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultural fabric of Great Britain. The combination of these works in one edition simplifies access for contemporary readers, ensuring they can easily engage with Mikes’ insights without the need to seek out multiple texts.
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George Mikes has written many successful books on a variety of interesting subjects, but one so successful as those on the subject most central to his own experience: his adopted country. The first of these came out in 1946: the ever famous “How to be an Alien.” Later he enlarges the picture with “How to be inimitable” and “How to be Decadent.” All three books were illustrated by the master of the cartoonists’ art, the late Nicolas Bentley. Here they are, all in one volume, which will make life much easier for today’s would-be Brits than it was for those who pervaded them. It is said that a few of the latter actually failed to become indistinguishable from the genuine British article because they found it too tiresome to seek out three separate books: a misfortune that need never again occur to anyone.
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