Kolme miestä veneessä by Jerome K. Jerome
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"Kolme miestä veneessä" by Jerome K. Jerome is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the amusing misadventures of three friends—George, Harris, and the narrator—along with a dog named Montmorency, as they embark on a boating trip down the Thames River. The narrative captures their witty banter, absurd complaints about health, and comically exaggerated expectations of leisure. The opening of the book introduces the main characters as
they sit in a room, lamenting their various fictional ailments and the necessity of rest. George suggests a week-long boat trip to the Thames, which is met with initial resistance from Montmorency, the dog. Ultimately, the friends agree on the trip, leading to comedic discussions on travel preparations, the challenges of tent camping versus staying in hotels, and their amusing expectations of relaxation and adventure. The dialogue sets the tone for a lighthearted exploration of friendship and the follies that accompany their excursion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Brummer, Uno, 1871-1913 |
| Uniform Title | Three men in a boat. Finnish |
| Title | Kolme miestä veneessä |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Young men -- Travel -- England -- Thames River -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boats and boating -- England -- Thames River -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dogs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Subject | Thames River (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Male friendship -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53008 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 239 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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