Baboo Jabberjee, B.A.
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F. Anstey
Another delightful example of an English writer poking fun at his countrymen, or maybe all races' reactions to someone from a different background.
A series of adventures of a well educated foreigner in London which originally appeared weekly in Punch, sometimes with illustrations, dealing with the difficulties of fully understanding a different culture.
The hero's perfect English reminds one of a quote from "My Fair Lady" ..."His English is too good, he said, "that clearly indicates that he is Foreign.
Whereas other people are instructed in their native language English people aren't."
(Summary by Annise) (5 hr 31 min)
Chapters
01 - Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry conf…
17:42
Read by Phil Chenevert
09 - How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it.
9:23
Read by Steve C
15 - Mr Jabberjee is asked out to dinner. Unreasonable behaviour of his betroth…
12:26
Read by madcappe
19 - Mr Jabberjee tries a fresh tack. His visit to the India Office and sympath…
10:01
Read by asterix
22 - Mr Jabberjee places himself in the hands of a solicitor—with certain reser…
11:03
Read by Jacob Paul Starr
23 - Mr Jabberjee delivers his Statement of Defence, and makes his preparations…
9:13
Read by Jacob Paul Starr
25 - Mr Jabberjee concludes the thrilling account of his experiences on a Scotc…
9:43
Read by Steve C
28 - Mankletow v. Jabberjee. Notes taken by Mr Jabberjee in Court during the pr…
11:08
Read by ToddHW
29 - Further proceedings in the Case of Mankletow v. Jabberjee. Mr Jabberjee's …
10:04
Read by ToddHW
30 - Mankletow v. Jabberjee (part heard). Mr Jabberjee finds cross-examination …
12:48
Read by ToddHW
31 - Mankletow v. Jabberjee (continued). The Defendant brings his Speech to a s…
12:21
Read by ToddHW
32 - Containing the conclusion of the whole matter, and (which many Readers wil…
11:22
Read by ToddHW
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