A Holiday in Bed, and Other Sketches by J. M. Barrie
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| Author | Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 |
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| LoC No. | 13024214 |
| Title | A Holiday in Bed, and Other Sketches |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | James Matthew Barrie -- A holiday in bed -- Life in a country manse -- Life in a country manse: a wedding in a smiddy -- A powerful drug -- Every man his own doctor -- Gretna Green revisted -- My favorite authoress -- The captain of the school -- Thoughtful boys make thoughtful men -- It -- To the influenza -- Four-in-hand novelists -- Rules on carving -- On running after a hat. |
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| Summary | "A Holiday in Bed and Other Sketches" by J. M. Barrie is a collection of humorous essays and sketches likely written in the late 19th century. The book features various anecdotes and reflections on life, holidays, and the idiosyncratic behaviors of people, notably exploring themes like the absurdity of traditional vacations and the comforts of taking a holiday in bed. The opening of the collection introduces the concept of a "holiday in bed," where Barrie humorously outlines the prerequisites for successfully enjoying such an experience. He asserts that the key to a rewarding bed holiday lies in genuinely believing one must get up soon, turning mere leisure into an indulgent treat. Throughout the text, Barrie's witty observations reflect the chaos often associated with typical holidays—lost luggage, tired children, and the gloomy seaside—prompting readers to reconsider the value of resting comfortably at home. With a mix of charm and satire, he illustrates the humor and humanity in our shared experiences of aiming for rest and relaxation in a hectic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39543 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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