This Merrie English
Roger Rangemore
Sold by Crappy Old Books, Barry, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 6 February 2025
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Condition: Used
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Add to basketSold by Crappy Old Books, Barry, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 6 February 2025
Condition: Used
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketAh, the 1950s: a time when petticoats were plentiful, the tea was ever-brewing, and a certain Roger Rangemore decided to embark on a literary journey to explore the unparalleled joys of English life, or at least a peculiar, satirical version of it. "This Merrie English," published by the charmingly old-fashioned Epworth Press, presents itself not so much as a book but as a cheeky time capsule of delightful quirks and eccentricities peculiar to the British Isles. One can almost hear the sound of a distant brass band as you flip through its pages. Imagine, if you will, a book that seeks to capture the essence of England as it wobbled precariously between post-war recovery and a newfound love for the absurd. With each turn of the page, you might expect to find yourself pondering life?s greatest mysteries, such as why tea is always the answer, even when the question is utterly irrelevant. Rangemore?s prose dances like a jolly jester, offering readers a kaleidoscope of observations that skirt the line between the profound and the patently ludicrous. In "This Merrie English," you could encounter a myriad of topics, including, but not limited to: The etiquette of sandwich-making (and the great Marmite debate) The peculiar habits of British birds, which may or may not include tea-drinking Astounding facts about the weather that somehow lead to philosophical musings A thorough dissection of why the British love queues more than almost anything else Occasional forays into the world of oddball characters, from eccentric vicar to the local mad hatter Rangemore?s writing showcases an ironic wit that flirts with absurdity while celebrating the quirks that make English life both maddening and magnificent. His keen observations and whimsical anecdotes might just lead you to question whether the English really do take their rain as seriously as they claim?or if it?s just a ruse to keep everyone talking about the weather instead of their feelings. One can?t help but wonder what motivated the author to pen such a curious tome in 1954. Perhaps it was a desire to remind the world that, even in the shadow of rationing and austerity, there still existed a uniquely British spirit that could find joy in the mundane. Or maybe Rangemore himself simply fancied a good laugh?or two. Whatever the reason, ?This Merrie English? is as much a reflection of the era as it is a delightful romp through the oddities that define the English nation. Condition: Used, which adds an extra layer of charm to this already delightful book. It bears the marks of time?dog-eared pages, the occasional coffee spill, and a faint whiff of nostalgia. Each crease tells a story of a reader who once delighted in its idiosyncrasies, perhaps while sipping a cup of Earl Grey and chuckling at the absurdities of life. Whether you?re a lover of all things British, or someone seeking to understand why the English have a penchant for discussing the weather more than any other subject, ?This Merrie English? is your ticket to a whimsical world where irony reigns supreme. Don?t miss your chance to procure this rather odd piece of history from Crappy Old Books, where second-hand treasures await those brave enough to embrace the eccentricities of the written word.
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