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 English Literature On Travel By Train J.B.Priestley Summary ‘On Travel by Train’ begins with a rather humorous but critical sketch of the English eccentricities. The essay depicts how common experiences in life  like a simple travel by train is full of humour.The author humorously describes the various expressions usually seen on the face of the commuters in a train journey.The author has used the technique of self- mockery to reduce the sharpness of the satire.The author is starting the essay by  saying how an English man behaves when removed from his hearth and home.Then he is saying about one type of traveller which always rouse his quick hatred.She is a middle aged woman with a rasping voice and face of brass and who always come shouting and bustling accompanied by her dog.She don't possess any modesty and courtesy and destroys the peace of the travel. Then there are the other type who are less offensive but still annoying.These are the heavy carriers who would go on...

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