| Author |
Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 |
| Translator |
Ferrando, Martinez |
| Translator |
Mustieles, Jacinto María, 1887- |
| Uniform Title |
Three Men on the Bummel. Catalan
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| Title |
Tres Anglesos S'esbargeixen
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Men_in_a_Boat
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Summary |
"Tres Anglesos S'esbargeixen" by Jerome K. Jerome is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around three friends—George, Harris, and the unnamed narrator—who seek an escape from their mundane lives. Their initial idea to take a sailing trip quickly devolves into a comedic examination of their misadventures as they seek a change of pace and a break from domestic responsibilities. The opening of the book introduces the trio as they express their need for a change, leading to various humorous suggestions, including a sailing trip or a bicycle tour. As they share their thoughts, George's hesitations and Harris's enthusiasm set the stage for the comedic tensions that arise from their contrasting personalities. The dialogue highlights their whimsical nature, exploring their failed attempts at planning and the countless logistical issues they encounter. This sets a light-hearted tone for the journey to come, one that promises plenty of comedic situations and reflections on friendship and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Catalan |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
British -- Germany -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Black Forest (Germany) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26502 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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