Bøger af Jerome Klapka Jerome

"No," I said, "the thing is to be frank and manly. I shall tell Ethelbertha that I have come to the conclusion a man never values happiness that is always with him. I shall tell her that, for the sake of learning to appreciate my own advantages as I know they should be appreciated, I intend to tear myself away from her and the children for at least three weeks.

Rather an amusing thing happened while dressing that morning. I was very cold when I got back into the boat, and, in my hurry to get my shirt on, I accidentally jerked it into the water. It made me awfully wild, especially as George burst out laughing. I could not see anything to laugh at, and I told George so, and he only laughed the more. I never saw a man laugh so much.

I am a Republican in theory, but it grieved me that a son of mine could be drawn to such companionship. They contrived to keep it for a week--till the police found it one night, artfully hidden behind bushes. Logically, I do not see why stealing apples should be noble and stealing bicycles should be mean, but it struck me that way at the time. It was not the particular steal I had been hoping for.

Tommy and Company is a humorous novel written by Jerome K. Jerome. The story follows the adventures of Tommy, a young man who is determined to make his mark in the world. Along the way, he meets a cast of eccentric characters, including a reclusive millionaire, a beautiful actress, and a group of bumbling criminals. Together, they embark on a series of hilarious escapades, from a daring heist to a disastrous dinner party. Through it all, Tommy learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the importance of following your dreams. With its witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and unforgettable characters, Tommy and Company is a delightful read for fans of classic British humor.Mrs. Postwhistle, who, in the days of her Hebehood, had been likened by admiring frequenters of the old Mitre in Chancery Lane to the ladies, somewhat emaciated, that an English artist, since become famous, was then commencing to popularise, had developed with the passing years, yet still retained a face of placid youthfulness. The two facts, taken in conjunction, had resulted in an asset to her income not to be despised.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Malvina appears to have been interested in watching what she probably regarded as some novel breed of dragon being nourished from tins extricated from under her feet, but to have accepted this, together with all other details of the flight, as in the natural scheme of things. The monster refreshed, tugged, spurned the ground, and rose again with a roar; and the creeping sea rushed down.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Today (London, England: 1893), Volumes 16-17 Jerome Klapka Jerome, Barry Pain W.A. Dunkerley, 1897 Literary Criticism; European; English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; English literature; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Poetry / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

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""All Roads Lead to Calvary"" is a novel by Jerome K. Jerome, published in 1919. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Anna, who is born into a poor family in London. Despite her humble beginnings, Anna is determined to make a better life for herself and sets out on a journey that takes her across Europe and eventually to Russia, where she becomes involved in the revolution.Throughout her travels, Anna encounters a variety of people, from wealthy aristocrats to working-class laborers, and she experiences both love and heartbreak along the way. The novel explores themes of social class, politics, and the struggle for personal freedom and fulfillment.Jerome's writing style is witty and engaging, with a strong sense of humor that is often used to highlight the absurdities of society and human behavior. ""All Roads Lead to Calvary"" is a richly detailed and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century Europe.""All roads lead to Calvary."" It was curious how the words had dwelt with her, till gradually they had become a part of her creed. She remembered how at first they had seemed to her a threat chilling her with fear. They had grown to be a promise, a hope held out to all. The road to Calvary! It was the road to life. By the giving up of self we gained God.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.