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On Being Foreign : Culture Shock in Short Fiction - an International Anthology

by Tom J. Lewis
On Being Foreign : Culture Shock in Short Fiction - an International Anthology - Thryft
On Being Foreign : Culture Shock in Short Fiction - an International Anthology - Thryft

Experience global culture shock through fiction.

"On Being Foreign" could be a good read for someone who is interested in learning more about cross-cultural adjustment. The book includes short stories from a variety of authors, each providing insightful perspectives on the psychology of being a foreigner. It is recommended for those studying advanced English as a second language, who wish to gain a deeper understanding of intercultural studies and world literature. Readers have praised the book's ability to provide a nuanced portrayal of the land they are adjusting to, and the mental and emotional challenges of being a foreigner, ultimately allowing them to empathize and understand their own experiences better.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

On Being Foreign : Culture Shock in Short Fiction - an International Anthology

by Tom J. Lewis
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ISBN: 9780933662629
Authors: Tom J. Lewis
Publisher: UNKNO
Date of Publication: 1986-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction
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Goodreads rating: 3.45
(rated by 11 readers)

Description

A selection of short stories by such authors as Albert Camus, Jorge Luis Borges, Jane Bowles, Joseph Conrad, Stephen Crane, Hermann Hesse, Rudyard Kipling and Katherine Mansfield. They lead the reader through the stages of cross-cultural adjustment and provide insights into the psyche of the foreigner. The work is designed as a text in advanced English as a second language, in world literature courses and for intercultural studies.
 

Experience global culture shock through fiction.

"On Being Foreign" could be a good read for someone who is interested in learning more about cross-cultural adjustment. The book includes short stories from a variety of authors, each providing insightful perspectives on the psychology of being a foreigner. It is recommended for those studying advanced English as a second language, who wish to gain a deeper understanding of intercultural studies and world literature. Readers have praised the book's ability to provide a nuanced portrayal of the land they are adjusting to, and the mental and emotional challenges of being a foreigner, ultimately allowing them to empathize and understand their own experiences better.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.