Paul Kelver by Jerome K. Jerome
Read now or download (free!)
| Choose how to read this book | Url | Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read online (web) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/1334.html.images | 905 kB | ||||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/1334.epub3.images | 542 kB |
Send
to kindle email: |
|||
| EPUB (older E-readers) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/1334.epub.images | 555 kB | ||||
| EPUB (no images, older E-readers) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/1334.epub.noimages | 443 kB | ||||
| Kindle | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/1334.kf8.images | 1.1 MB | ||||
| older Kindles | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/1334.kindle.images | 1.1 MB | ||||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/1334.txt.utf-8 | 786 kB | ||||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1334/pg1334-h.zip | 888 kB | ||||
| There may be more files related to this item. | ||||||
About this eBook
| Author | Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title | Paul Kelver |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Ron Burkey, and David Widger |
| Summary | "Paul Kelver" by Jerome K. Jerome is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely during the early 1900s. The story follows the life of Paul Kelver as he navigates the complexities of his childhood and family dynamics, set against the backdrop of a London that fluctuates between fantasy and harsh reality. The opening introduces Paul, who contemplates his fate and upbringing, revealing themes of identity, family, and the struggle against misfortune. The opening of "Paul Kelver" establishes a rich narrative tone as Paul reflects on his early life with his parents and the societal expectations surrounding them. It provides insight into Paul's relationship with his parents, particularly the contrast between his father's ambitions and the family's struggles in a modest, often unwelcoming environment. The tale begins with an evocative prologue featuring the old house Paul feels drawn to, indicating a significant connection to his past. Through a whimsical exploration of his arrival into the world, along with his tender yet critical observations, readers are introduced to the moral and existential questions that will shape his journey as he grows into a young man. As these themes of fortune, family, and self-discovery unfold, the opening sets the stage for an engaging exploration of character and consequence in the contemporary landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Autobiographical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1334 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 191 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |
