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Baboo Jabberjee, B.A.
by F. Anstey
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- EN
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"Baboo Jabberjee, B.A." is a humorous novel set in the late 19th century that follows the experiences of Baboo Hurry Bungsho Jabberjee, an Indian graduate newly arrived in England. The story depicts his misadventures and observations as he attempts to establish a career in law while navigating British society. The novel employs satire and wit to explore themes of cultural differences, identity, and societal expectations through the perspective of its earnest and often comically awkward protagonist. The narrative begins with Baboo Jabberjee writing a formal letter to the editor of "Punch," expressing his eagerness to participate in English social and intellectual life. The text includes his impressions of various activities and social settings, such as bicycle riding, public spectacles, and debates, often highlighting the contrasts between his native background and the British environment.
The novel offers a humorous commentary on cross-cultural interactions during the Victorian era, illustrating the challenges faced by a young Indian man in England and reflecting on societal norms of the period. It provides insight into the attitudes of the time regarding race, education, and social mobility, often through exaggerated or comic situations. The work is part of British literary tradition and contributes to late 19th-century satirical literature.
The novel offers a humorous commentary on cross-cultural interactions during the Victorian era, illustrating the challenges faced by a young Indian man in England and reflecting on societal norms of the period. It provides insight into the attitudes of the time regarding race, education, and social mobility, often through exaggerated or comic situations. The work is part of British literary tradition and contributes to late 19th-century satirical literature.
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In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime. 33 VI Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia. 42 VII How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale. 50 VIII How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club. 60 IX How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it. 69 X Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight. 75 XI Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy. 80 XII Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise. 88 XIII Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged. Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand. 96 XIV Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student. What's in a Title? An invitation to a Wedding. Mr J. as a wedding guest, with what he thought of the ceremony, and how he distinguished himself on the occasion. 105 XV Mr Jabberjee is asked out to dinner. Unreasonable behaviour of his betrothed. His doubts concerning the social advantages of a Boarding Establishment, with some scathing remarks upon ambitious pretenders. He goes out to dinner, and meets a person of some importance. 114 XVI Mr Jabberjee makes a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Shakespeare. 125 XVII Containing some intimate confidences from Mr Jabberjee, with the explanation of such apparent indiscretion. 135 XVIII Mr Jabberjee is a little over-ingenious in his excuses. 138 XIX Mr Jabberjee tries a fresh tack. His visit to the India Office and sympathetic reception. 146 XX Mr Jabberjee distinguishes himself in the Bar Examination, but is less successful in other respects. He writes another extremely ingenious epistle, from which he anticipates the happiest results. 155 XXI Mr Jabberjee halloos before he is quite out of the Wood. 164 XXII Mr Jabberjee places himself in the hands of a solicitor—with certain reservations. 173 XXIII Mr Jabberjee delivers his Statement of Defence, and makes his preparations for the North. He allows his patriotic sentiments to get the better of him in a momentary outburst of disloyalty—to which no serious importance need be attached. 182 XXIV Mr Jabberjee relates his experiences upon the Moors. 190 XXV Mr Jabberjee concludes the thrilling account of his experiences on a Scotch Moor, greatly to his own glorification. 199 XXVI Mr Jabberjee expresses some audaciously sceptical opinions. How he secured his first Salmon, with the manner in…
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