Second thoughts of an idle fellow quotes by jerome k. Select author names above for additional information and. Good press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. Printed from the plates of the first edition, above. Idle thoughts of an idle fellow is written in the same style as the novel three men in a boat, and is considered one of the best works of jerome. Odins library classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankinds literature from throughout the ages. The second thoughts of an idle fellow from project gutenberg. Jerome klapka jerome 2 may 1859 14 june 1927 was an english writer and humourist, best known for the comic travelogue three men in a boat 1889 other works include the essay collections idle thoughts of an idle fellow 1886 and second thoughts of an idle fellow.
Second thoughts of an idle fellow content page return to the previous chapter home. Download jerome k jeromes second thoughts of an idle fellow for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Read the second thoughts of an idle fellow by jerome k. The aptly titled sequel to idle thoughts of an idle fellow which is also recorded by assembled stories and proved immensely popular in this succeeding outburst of whimsy jerome reflects on a variety of subjects such as the art of making up ones mind, the care and management of women and the minding of other peoples business. The second thoughts of an idle fellow the jerome k. Second thoughts not as good as idle thoughts of an idle fellow. The aptly titled sequel to idle thoughts of an idle fellow which is also recorded by assembled stories and proved immensely popular.
All you can books gives you unlimited access to over 40,000 audiobooks, ebooks, and foreign language courses. Summary by chris garbett for further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. The second thoughts of an idle fellow the jerome k jerome. Idle thoughts of an idle man although this book states that these are idle thoughts, i think they are in no manner idle because of the depth of wisdom and thought in some of the essays. A second volume of humorous essays on various subjects, following the success of idle thoughts of an idle fellow. Some good and still resonate today, eg the difficulties of ladies in finding their purses and reflections on some of the sillier aspects of christmas, but some others are tediously longwinded and best skipped over but, overall, ok for free. Red cloth, lettered in black on spine listed in english catalogue, july 1911, 1. Second thoughts of an idle fellowjerome k jeromefree. If you have any question about this novel, please dont hesitate to contact us or translate team. The second thoughts of an idle fellow, by jerome k.
While widely considered one of jeromes better works, and in spite of using the same style as three men in a boat, it was never as popular as the latter. Readers who appreciate a good turn of phrase and are in dire need of a good laugh shouldnt hesitate to read the second thoughts of an idle fellow. Life is not a game of chess, the victory to the most knowing. Second thoughts of an idle fellow quotes showing 16 of 6 life is a thing to be lived, not spent. For sale is second thoughts of an idle fellow, jerome k. Second thoughts of an idle fellow by jerome k jerome. Read second thoughts of an idle fellow, a collection of humorous essays by jerome k.
Due to the success of the idle thoughts of an idle fellow, the second volume of humorous essays on various subjects soon follows in its wake. Jerome, born on may 2, 1859, in staffordshire, england, was an actor and teacher before becoming a popular novelist with the idle thoughts of an idle fellow. The second thoughts of an idle fellow part 11 online. Jeromes bestselling volume of humorous essays, idle thoughts of an idle fellow, this collect. English writer and humorist best known for the comic travelogue three men in a boat 18591927. Jerome 2016, paperback at the best online prices at.
I talked to a woman once on the subject of honeymoons. Jerome klapka jerome 1859 1927 was an english writer and hu. Second thoughts of an idle fellow, a collection of. This work is in the public domain in the united states because it was published before january 1, 1925. Jerome published a second idle thoughts book, the second thoughts of an idle fellow, in 1898. Read the second thoughts of an idle fellow light novel online. Contents, on the art of making up ones mind on the disadvantage of not getting what one wants on the. Jeromes bestselling volume of humorous essays, idle thoughts of an idle fellow, this collection offers the authors witty observations on all manner of topics, ranging. While widely considered one of jeromes better works. Come visit sometime to read the latest chapter of the second thoughts of an idle fellow. It was the authors second book and it established him as a leading english humorist. Youre read light novel the second thoughts of an idle fellow part 11 online at. Three men on the bummel, a sequel to three men in a boat, and several other novels. Previous part 1 next part 3 and then my thoughts travelled to small homes in distant suburbs, and these bright lads and lasses round me came to look older and more careworn.
Jeromes bestselling volume of humorous essays, idle thoughts of an idle fellow, this collection offers the authors witty observations on all manner of topics, ranging from love to children to cats and dogs. The second thoughts of an idle fellow ebook by jerome k. It starts humorously and ends in thoughtful ponderings. Despite this, the first book of idle thoughts of an idle fellow has never been as popular as the already mentioned novel. A followup to his enormously popular idle thoughts of an idle fellow, this collection of essays from jerome continues his ruminations on a wide range of subjects, including the art of making up ones mind, the disadvantage of not getting what one wants, the time wasted in looking before one leaps, and the minding of other peoples business. In this succeeding outburst of whimsy jerome reflects on a variety of subjects such as the art of making up ones mind, the care and management of women and the minding of other peoples business. Second thoughts of an idle fellow content page return to the previous chapter home on the minding of other peoples business.
Idle thoughts of an idle fellow wikisource, the free. Idle thoughts of an idle fellow by idle thoughts of an idle fellow, published in 1886, is a collection of humorous essays by jerome k. The book second thoughts of an idle fellow was published in 1898. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. It was the authors second published book and helped establish him as a leading. The second thoughts of an idle fellow audiobook by. Jerome 1859 1927 a second volume of humorous essays on various subjects, following the success of idle thoughts of an idle fellow. The second thoughts of an idle fellow part online. Idle thoughts of an idle fellow wikisource, the free online library. Idle thoughts of an idle fellow, published in 1886, is a collection of humorous essays by jerome k. It was the authors second published book and helped establish him as. The second thoughts of an idle fellow ebook written by jerome k.
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Second thoughts of an idle fellow by jerome klapka jerome. It was the authors second published book and it helped establish him as a leading english humorist. The book consists of 12 independent articles arranged by themes. Youre read light novel the second thoughts of an idle fellow part online at. Wild theories, idle thoughts and essential explanations by dale. The second thoughts of an idle fellow from jerome klapka jerome. Second thoughts of an idle fellow kindle edition by. The second thoughts of an idle fellow summary is updating. Please use the follow button to get notification about the latest chapter next time when you visit. Up to that point the second woman was evidently not sure whether she wished to go or whether she didnt. On the art of making up ones mind on the disadvantage of not getting what one wants on the exceptional merit attaching to the things we meant to do on the preparation and employment of love philtres on the delights and benefits of slavery on the care and management of women on. Book has a pressed leaf as a book mark from a previous owner, thought it looked cool and left it.
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