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George MacDonald Fraser's novel
George MacDonald Fraser
2 mentions · 2 episodes · 1 podcast
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“The excerpt discusses the pathos in George MacDonald Fraser's novel related to the Second Opium War and the destruction of the Summer Palace.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: sack of the Summer Palace
For: Readers interested in historical fiction and British colonial history.
Key quote: “It's absolutely, superbly done, the pathos of it in George MacDonald Fraser's novel.”
The host mentions George MacDonald Fraser's novel to highlight the emotional depth and historical context of the sack of the Summer Palace during the Second Opium War. The novel effectively captures the pathos of the destruction and looting that occurred, providing a critical perspective on this historical event.
“Sir Harry Flashman, George Macdonald Fraser's great anti-hero in Flashman and the Mountain of Light, novel published in 1990, scoffs at Seeley's judgment.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: British Empire and history
For: Readers interested in historical fiction and imperial history
Key quote: “And the great thing about Flashman, the account of the 19th century and the British Empire, is that it's actually, there's layer upon layer of ambiguity and irony and nuance.”
The host mentions 'Flashman and the Mountain of Light' to illustrate the complex and often contradictory nature of the British Empire as depicted through the character of Sir Harry Flashman. This book serves as a lens through which to explore contemporary attitudes towards imperialism, highlighting the layers of ambiguity and irony present in historical narratives.