Jerome K. Jerome

Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green (eBook, ePUB)

Whimsical Essays from Victorian England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green," Jerome K. Jerome presents a masterful collection of humorous essays that examine the quirks and eccentricities of Victorian life. Through a keenly observant lens, Jerome employs a witty, conversational style that reflects the artistic movement of the time, characterized by its attention to detail and vibrant portrayal of social practices. The sketches delve into themes of identity, leisure, and the absurdities of human behavior, all while invoking a palette of colors in their titles that suggest both liveliness and depth in his reflections on everyday life. Jerome K. Jerome, a luminary in literary circles, was not only an accomplished author but also a playwright and humorist whose life experiences greatly influenced his writing. Born in 1859, he grew up during a period of significant social change and upheaval in England which informed his keen observations and satirical commentary on society. His background in acting and the theatre provided him with a natural flair for dialogue and character development, setting the foundation for the engaging and witty prose found in this collection. Readers seeking a delightful exploration of human foibles will find "Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green" both entertaining and thought-provoking. Jerome'Äôs incisive humor and sharp social critique not only illuminate the peculiarities of his time but also resonate timelessly, making this book a valuable addition to the repertoire of anyone interested in the intersections of humor and society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664612861
• Artikelnr.: 58501434

Autorenporträt

Jerome K. Jerome was an English author and comedian who lived from 2 May 1859 to 14 June 1927. His humorous travelogue Three Men in a Boat is his most well-known work (1889). Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, a collection of essays, is among the other works (1886-1927). The fourth child of Jerome Jones and Clapp, an ironmonger and lay preacher, was Jerome Clapp. Due to poor investments made in the local mining business, the family became impoverished. Jerome wanted to enter politics or become a man of letters, but he struggled to make ends meet. He tried his hand at acting in 1877 under the stage name Harold Crichton after being inspired by his older sister Blandina's passion for the theatre. He wedded Georgina Elizabeth Henrietta Stanley Marris in 1888, nine days after she separated from her first husband. In June 1927, Jerome experienced a paralytic stroke and brain hemorrhage. He spent two weeks in the Northampton General Hospital before passing away. At St. Mary's Church in Ewelme, Oxfordshire, Jerome was laid to rest. "For we are laborers with God," his gravestone reads.