Anglophile Quote by Mark Dery
““Every Anglophile has his own private England which is, of course, unrecognizable to the English.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Anglophilia,” in The New York Review of Books, 1995
Each Anglophile imagines a personal, idealized England that differs from reality.
In simple terms: People create their own imagined England.
Recognize and question personal idealizations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- travel experiences
- literary criticism
- personal reflection
- expatriate life
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of England do you romanticize?
- How does this affect your view of your own culture?
Idealizations can lead to disappointment when faced with reality.