Dreams by Jerome K. Jerome
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"Dreams" by Jerome K. Jerome is a whimsical exploration of the nature of dreams and their relation to reality, written during the early 20th century. The book features a series of vivid and imaginative anecdotes that delve into the absurdity and surreal quality of dreams, highlighting the freedom of thought and creativity unrestrained by the conventions of the waking world. Throughout the narrative, Jerome shares various eccentric dreams, beginning with a humorous
encounter with a cloak-room attendant insisting on a peculiar regulation about legs at the theater. This sets the tone for subsequent reflections on dreams, which allow for a playful manipulation of reality. He illustrates the fascinating and often nonsensical scenarios that unfold in dreams, from unanticipated hangings to absurd social situations with critics and everyday life. Each dream serves as a metaphor for human experience, ultimately revealing the comfort and inspiration that hopes and dreams provide amidst the perplexities of daily life. Through humor and insight, Jerome encourages readers to embrace their imaginative capacities as a vital part of the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dreams |
| Credits | Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Subject | Dreams |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 856 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00856-1 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 267 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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