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Title: The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow

Contents: Preface -- On being idle -- On being in love -- On being in the blues -- On being hard up -- On vanity and vanities -- On getting on in the world -- On the weather -- On cats and dogs -- On being shy -- On babies -- On eating and drinking -- On furnished apartments -- On dress and deportment -- On memory.

Credits: Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger

Summary: "The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow" by Jerome K. Jerome is a collection of humorous essays written during the late 19th century. The book reflects on the whimsical and often ironic musings of the author, who presents himself as a self-proclaimed idler. The essays cover various topics, including idleness, love, melancholy, vanity, and the trials of daily life, all portrayed through the lens of the narrator's personal anecdotes and observations. At the start of the book, Jerome establishes a lighthearted tone as he discusses the nature and joys of idleness. He reflects on the concept of doing nothing as a form of art and the paradoxical idea that true idleness can only be appreciated when one has the burden of work to compare it against. The author humorously recounts his experiences with enforced idleness due to illness, detailing the futile attempts to engage in leisure while grappling with the boredom that ensues. This opening invites readers into Jerome's engaging world, filled with relatable moments and sharp wit, setting the stage for a series of delightful reflections on the little absurdities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927

EBook No.: 849

Published: Mar 1, 1997

Downloads: 327

Language: English

Subject: English essays

Subject: English wit and humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow

Contents: Preface -- On being idle -- On being in love -- On being in the blues -- On being hard up -- On vanity and vanities -- On getting on in the world -- On the weather -- On cats and dogs -- On being shy -- On babies -- On eating and drinking -- On furnished apartments -- On dress and deportment -- On memory.

Credits: Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger

Summary: "The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow" by Jerome K. Jerome is a collection of humorous essays written during the late 19th century. The book reflects on the whimsical and often ironic musings of the author, who presents himself as a self-proclaimed idler. The essays cover various topics, including idleness, love, melancholy, vanity, and the trials of daily life, all portrayed through the lens of the narrator's personal anecdotes and observations. At the start of the book, Jerome establishes a lighthearted tone as he discusses the nature and joys of idleness. He reflects on the concept of doing nothing as a form of art and the paradoxical idea that true idleness can only be appreciated when one has the burden of work to compare it against. The author humorously recounts his experiences with enforced idleness due to illness, detailing the futile attempts to engage in leisure while grappling with the boredom that ensues. This opening invites readers into Jerome's engaging world, filled with relatable moments and sharp wit, setting the stage for a series of delightful reflections on the little absurdities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927

EBook No.: 849

Published: Mar 1, 1997

Downloads: 327

Language: English

Subject: English essays

Subject: English wit and humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.