| Author |
Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 |
| Title |
The Observations of Henry
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1901 J. W. Arrowsmith edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Observations of Henry" by Jerome K. Jerome is a collection of fictional stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative is delivered through the voice of Henry, a waiter, who recounts his experiences and observations of life in various hotels and restaurants, focusing on the interactions of peculiar characters and the quirks of society. The tales encompass themes of class disparity, personal aspirations, and the pursuit of happiness in the midst of life's absurdities, often with a comedic tone. At the start of the book, Henry introduces himself and vividly narrates his first encounter with a young boy called “Kipper” and a girl nicknamed “Carrots” in a coffee shop on the Mile End Road. He describes their simplistic yet amusing dynamic, revealing their youth and resilience as they navigate their challenging circumstances. As the story unfolds, we see glimpses of Kipper’s ambitions to rise above his humble beginnings, alongside Carrots’ budding talents, foreshadowing a journey filled with irony, adventure, and the search for identity. Henry's reflective and humorous storytelling style sets the tone for the intriguing tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17943 |
| Release Date |
Mar 7, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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