The Cost of Kindness by Jerome K. Jerome
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"The Cost of Kindness" by Jerome K. Jerome is a satirical short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a quaint English village, known as Wychwood-on-the-Heath, where the community is dealing with the departure of their vicar, Reverend Augustus Cracklethorpe. The likely topic of the book revolves around the complexities of human relationships, particularly exploring themes of kindness, misunderstanding, and the often ironic nature of public sentiment. The
storyline centers on the interactions between Mr. and Mrs. Pennycoop and the Rev. Cracklethorpe as the couple seeks to extend a gesture of kindness to their departing vicar. Mrs. Pennycoop's sincere efforts to reconcile, despite the vicar's unpopularity and the congregation's previous resentment towards him, inadvertently reveal the hidden sentiments of the community. The unexpected turn of events leads to a dramatic farewell service in which the vicar, upon realizing that his congregation actually holds affection for him, decides to stay—conditional on the provision of financial support to hire a curate. The narrative humorously critiques human nature and the illusions that often cloud personal interactions, ultimately emphasizing that kindness, while often overestimated in its real cost, can unveil deeper truths in relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Cost of Kindness |
| Credits | Produced by Ron Burkey, and Amy Thomte |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 866 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00866-0 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 277 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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