Bookbot

Three Men in a Boat

Ocena książki

Więcej o książce

A comic masterpiece, Jerome K. Jerome's "Three Men in a Boat" follows J. and his friends George and Harris, who, plagued by hypochondria and general malaise, decide a trip up the Thames is just what they need. However, they are unprepared for the myriad of troubles they encounter, including tow-ropes, unpredictable weather, and tins of pineapple chunks, all exacerbated by the antics of J.'s small fox-terrier, Montmorency. The novel, which was an instant success upon its release in 1889, offers a humorous escape, filled with authorial digressions and a vivid portrayal of the late-Victorian 'clerking classes.' It captures the spirit of its time, reflecting the rise of mass culture, the popularity of tabloids and bestselling novels, and the burgeoning trends of daytripping and bicycling. Through its blend of comedy and social commentary, "Three Men in a Boat" remains a timeless exploration of friendship and the quirks of human nature.

Zakup książki

Three Men in a Boat, Jerome Klapka Jerome

Język
Rok wydania
2022
Jak tylko się pojawi, wyślemy Ci wiadomość e-mail.

Metody płatności

3,8
Bardzo dobra
4578 Ocena

Brakuje nam tutaj Twojej recenzji.

Tytuł
Three Men in a Boat
Język
angielski, niemiecki
Rok wydania
2022
Liczba stron
92
ISBN10
3125364140
ISBN13
9783125364141
Kategorie
Pierwsze wydanie
1900
Oryginalna nazwa
Three Men on the Bummel
Ocena
3,8 z 5
Opis
A comic masterpiece, Jerome K. Jerome's "Three Men in a Boat" follows J. and his friends George and Harris, who, plagued by hypochondria and general malaise, decide a trip up the Thames is just what they need. However, they are unprepared for the myriad of troubles they encounter, including tow-ropes, unpredictable weather, and tins of pineapple chunks, all exacerbated by the antics of J.'s small fox-terrier, Montmorency. The novel, which was an instant success upon its release in 1889, offers a humorous escape, filled with authorial digressions and a vivid portrayal of the late-Victorian 'clerking classes.' It captures the spirit of its time, reflecting the rise of mass culture, the popularity of tabloids and bestselling novels, and the burgeoning trends of daytripping and bicycling. Through its blend of comedy and social commentary, "Three Men in a Boat" remains a timeless exploration of friendship and the quirks of human nature.