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Brown, J. Irwin (John Irwin)
1858
1937
Cuey-na-Gael
Brown, John Irwin
Irwin Brown, J. (John)
An Irishman's Difficulties with the Dutch Language
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"An Irishman's Difficulties with the Dutch Language" by J. Irwin Brown is a humorous narrative written in the early 20th century. The book follows the comedic misadventures of Jack O'Neill, an Irishman who attempts to master the Dutch language while navigating the cultural differences and linguistic challenges he faces during his time in Holland. The opening of the book introduces us to O'Neill and his friends at Trinity College Dublin, where they express curiosity about O'Neill's recent experiences in Holland. O'Neill reveals his ambition to learn Dutch, lamenting its complexities as he describes the initial struggles he encountered with the language upon arrival. The ensuing sections detail his amusing attempts to buy basic items, engage in conversations, and the resulting misunderstandings, demonstrating both his determination and the humorous absurdities of language learning. Through O'Neill's attempts, readers are drawn into a light-hearted exploration of the challenges of mastering a new language and the cultural nuances that accompany it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Dutch language -- Humor
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Category: Humour
Category: Travel Writing
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