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Three Men in a Boat

Jerome K. Jerome

Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog), published in 1889, offers a delightful and humorous narrative by Jerome K. Jerome about a boating holiday along the Thames, stretching from Kingston to Oxford. Initially intended as a serious travel guide filled with local history, the story quickly evolved into a comedic masterpiece, where humor takes center stage, making the more serious reflections feel almost like an afterthought. Remarkably, the wit and charm of the book resonate with modern readers, proving timeless in its appeal. The three central characters draw inspiration from Jerome and his two close friends, George and Harris, while the lovable dog Montmorency is a fictional creation, embodying much of Jeromes own spirit, as he once noted. (Summary from Wikipedia)

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August 25 · 6 hr 23 min
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August 24 · 3 hr 37 min
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August 23 · 7 hr 29 min
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August 21 · 6 hr 59 min
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August 20 · 8 hr 52 min
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