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Cover of Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Year: 2012
Language: english
Edition: 2
Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9781625581433
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Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome, published by Simon & Schuster on December 12, 2012, is a humorous account of a boating excursion on the Thames River. Originally intended as a serious travel guide, the narrative evolves into a farcical exploration of English history and recreation, infused with social satire and Victorian wit. This edition spans 175 pages and is presented in English.

Readers will find a blend of unlikely subjects such as leisure, nostalgia, and friendship woven throughout the text. The book captures the essence of Victorian England while detailing a journey where everything goes awry, offering a vivid and entertaining portrayal of the era. Jerome’s unique perspective invites reflection on the quirks of human nature and the absurdities of travel, making this work a notable addition to the genre of humorous fiction.


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Originally intended as a serious travel guide, then streamlined into an amusing account of a farcical boating excursion on the Thames river, Three Men in a Boat is Jerome K. Jerome’s controversially “vulgar” take on English history and recreation. A mix of social satire and Victorian wit, this book of ramblings broaches a variety of unlikely subjects, including leisure, nostalgia, and friendship. Despite telling a story where everything goes wrong, this funny travelogue offers a vivid portrait of Victorian England the reader will not soon forget.

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Language: english. Pages: 175. Edition: 2.

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