Jerome K. Jerome

Broschiertes Buch

Three Men in Boat

Beschreibung

Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) by Jerome K. Jerome is a humorous and lighthearted classic of English literature, first published in 1889. The novel follows the misadventures of three friends-Jerome, George, and Harris-who embark on a boating trip along the River Thames. Accompanied by their dog, Montmorency, the trio sets out for what they hope will be a relaxing and enjoyable journey, but their plans are quickly thwarted by a series of comedic mishaps and unforeseen difficulties.Blending travelogue with farcical humor, Three Men in a Boat is not only a charming recounting of the boating trip but also an exploration of the everyday absurdities of life. Through witty anecdotes, clever observations, and a playful narrative style, Jerome K. Jerome critiques the characters' foibles, their self-important attitudes, and the ordinary struggles that all people face. Despite the frustrations of the journey, the novel celebrates friendship, nature, and the joy of shared experiences.The book's delightful blend of humor and social commentary has made it a perennial favorite, cherished for its timeless appeal. It remains one of the most enduring examples of Victorian humor and is widely considered a masterpiece of comic writing, offering readers a delightful escape into a world of whimsical adventure and gentle satire.

Autor

Jerome K. Jerome was an English author and comedian who lived from 2 May 1859 to 14 June 1927. His humorous travelogue Three Men in a Boat is his most well-known work (1889). Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, a collection of essays, is among the other works (1886-1927). The fourth child of Jerome Jones and Clapp, an ironmonger and lay preacher, was Jerome Clapp. Due to poor investments made in the local mining business, the family became impoverished. Jerome wanted to enter politics or become a man of letters, but he struggled to make ends meet. He tried his hand at acting in 1877 under the stage name Harold Crichton after being inspired by his older sister Blandina's passion for the theatre. He wedded Georgina Elizabeth Henrietta Stanley Marris in 1888, nine days after she separated from her first husband. In June 1927, Jerome experienced a paralytic stroke and brain hemorrhage. He spent two weeks in the Northampton General Hospital before passing away. At St. Mary's Church in Ewelme, Oxfordshire, Jerome was laid to rest. "For we are laborers with God," his gravestone reads.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Milky Way Publications
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 259g
• ISBN-13: 9788198427250
• ISBN-10: 8198427252
• Artikelnr.: 73258036