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Title: Passing of the Third Floor Back
Credits: Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger
Summary: "Passing of the Third Floor Back" by Jerome K. Jerome is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a mysterious stranger who arrives at a boarding house in Bloomsbury and profoundly impacts the lives of its residents. Through his interactions, he explores themes of human nature, empathy, and the transformation of society's values. The narrative begins with the arrival of the stranger at the boarding house run by Mrs. Pennycherry. As he settles in, each resident reacts to him in various ways, reflecting their own personalities and insecurities. The stranger's gentle approach and insightful observations lead to transformative conversations, revealing deeper truths and prompting self-reflection among the residents. For example, Miss Kite feels challenged and confronted about her superficiality, while the charming yet disingenuous Miss Devine grapples with her own identity and aspirations against societal expectations. The stranger's influence ultimately encourages the lodgers to embrace their better selves, suggesting a hopeful vision of individual growth and collective improvement in an increasingly complex world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927
EBook No.: 865
Published: Apr 1, 1997
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Passing of the Third Floor Back
Credits: Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger
Summary: "Passing of the Third Floor Back" by Jerome K. Jerome is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a mysterious stranger who arrives at a boarding house in Bloomsbury and profoundly impacts the lives of its residents. Through his interactions, he explores themes of human nature, empathy, and the transformation of society's values. The narrative begins with the arrival of the stranger at the boarding house run by Mrs. Pennycherry. As he settles in, each resident reacts to him in various ways, reflecting their own personalities and insecurities. The stranger's gentle approach and insightful observations lead to transformative conversations, revealing deeper truths and prompting self-reflection among the residents. For example, Miss Kite feels challenged and confronted about her superficiality, while the charming yet disingenuous Miss Devine grapples with her own identity and aspirations against societal expectations. The stranger's influence ultimately encourages the lodgers to embrace their better selves, suggesting a hopeful vision of individual growth and collective improvement in an increasingly complex world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927
EBook No.: 865
Published: Apr 1, 1997
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.