Told After Supper by Jerome K. Jerome

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Author Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927
Title Told After Supper
Contents How the stories came to be told -- Teddy Biffles' story: Johnson and Emily; or, the faithful ghost -- Interlude: the doctor's story -- Mr. Coombes's story: the haunted mill; or, the ruined home -- Interlude -- My uncle's story: the ghost of the blue chamber -- A personal explanation -- My own story.
Credits This etext was prepared by David Price from the 1891 Leadenhall Press edition
Summary "Told After Supper" by Jerome K. Jerome is a collection of humorous ghost stories written during the late 19th century. This work captures the festive spirit of Christmas Eve as it explores the tradition of telling ghost stories among friends and family during this time. The book revolves around the theme of supernatural encounters and the folkloric characters associated with them, all served with Jerome's characteristic wit and satirical flair. Once the scene is set in the cozy atmosphere of a Christmas gathering, the characters—friends and relatives—take turns narrating their own ghostly tales. Each story presents a blend of humor and pathos, showcasing eccentric ghosts and their often comical interactions with the living. From the faithful ghost of Johnson and his lost love, Emily, to a series of misadventures involving a miser's hidden treasure and other eccentric spirits, the tales reflect a lighthearted take on the ghost story genre. The prose captures the essence of camaraderie among the storytellers, while the interplay between comedy and the supernatural keeps readers both entertained and engaged. Ultimately, Jerome's work celebrates the quirkiness of life and death through its fantastical narratives, inviting readers to enjoy the blend of laughter and spine-tingling suspense that defines the ghost story tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Ghost stories, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 1993
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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