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Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green
Paperback
HumorClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781473316935
Publisher: Read & Co. Classics
Published: Jun 5 2014
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.63 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
From ghostly misunderstandings to the ultimate forgetful bachelor, discover an extraordinary spectrum of classic British wit in this masterful short fiction collection.
First published in 1897, Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green puts the full, dazzling range of Jerome K. Jerome's literary talents on display. Moving away from a single continuous narrative, this exquisite volume collects some of Jerome's finest character-driven short stories and observational sketches, tracking the beautiful, messy, and hilarious realities of late-Victorian society.
True to its colorful title, the collection offers something for every readerly mood. For fans of classic drawing-room satire, pieces like The Man Who Lived for Others offer a brilliantly cynical warning about the dangers of people-pleasing, while The Absent-Minded Man delivers breathless, laugh-out-loud comedy about a gentleman whose memory is so utterly non-existent it threatens to derail his own wedding day.
But Jerome also treats readers to incredible conceptual twists. In The Materialisation of Charles and Mivanway, a young couple separated by a shipwreck unexpectedly cross paths. Believing the other to have perished, they both assume they are talking to a ghost, resulting in a delightfully spooky and heartwarming comedy of errors. Whether exploring class mobility, the absurdities of courtship, or the stubbornness of human habit, Jerome infuses every page with his signature warmth, irony, and charm.
Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green is a magnificent showcase of Jerome K. Jerome at his most versatile. It is a cozy, bite-sized, and beautifully written collection that proves that whether writing high farce or tender romance, Jerome remains a definitive master of the human heart. A perfect addition to any classic literature lover's collection!
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