Author |
Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 |
Title |
Novel Notes
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Note |
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Transcribed from the 1893 Leadenhall Press Ltd. edition by David Price
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Summary |
"Novel Notes" by Jerome K. Jerome is a comedic novel, likely written during the late 19th century. The book explores the whimsical and often humorous endeavors of the narrator and his friends as they decide to collaborate on writing a novel, while navigating the challenges of their differing personalities and ideas. At the start of "Novel Notes," the narrator reflects on his childhood memories in a London neighborhood, where he was both fascinated and frightened by a nearby graveyard. In the prologue, he transitions into the present, returning to a manuscript he wrote years ago, prompting him to reminisce about the past and his friends who contributed to that work. The first chapter begins with the narrator sharing his wife's mixed feelings about his new literary project involving his eccentric friends—two bachelors and a somewhat unreliable collaborator—setting the stage for their humorous discussions about character development and narrative structure. The opening sets a light-hearted tone, highlighting the charming absurdities of their literary aspirations and personal dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
Fiction -- Authorship -- Humor
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
2037 |
Release Date |
Jan 1, 2000 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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