Dreams by Jerome K. Jerome

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Author Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927
Title Dreams
Note Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger
Summary "Dreams" by Jerome K. Jerome is a whimsical exploration of the nature of dreams and their relation to reality, written during the early 20th century. The book features a series of vivid and imaginative anecdotes that delve into the absurdity and surreal quality of dreams, highlighting the freedom of thought and creativity unrestrained by the conventions of the waking world. Throughout the narrative, Jerome shares various eccentric dreams, beginning with a humorous encounter with a cloak-room attendant insisting on a peculiar regulation about legs at the theater. This sets the tone for subsequent reflections on dreams, which allow for a playful manipulation of reality. He illustrates the fascinating and often nonsensical scenarios that unfold in dreams, from unanticipated hangings to absurd social situations with critics and everyday life. Each dream serves as a metaphor for human experience, ultimately revealing the comfort and inspiration that hopes and dreams provide amidst the perplexities of daily life. Through humor and insight, Jerome encourages readers to embrace their imaginative capacities as a vital part of the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Essays
Subject Dreams
Category Text
EBook-No. 856
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 15, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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