Project Gutenberg 1998-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 596 Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) 1859 1927 Jerome, Jerome Klapka Jerome, J. K. Jerome, J.K. Jerome, Jerome Clapp Paul Kelver Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kelver Ron Burkey, and David Widger "Paul Kelver" by Jerome K. Jerome is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely during the early 1900s. The story follows the life of Paul Kelver as he navigates the complexities of his childhood and family dynamics, set against the backdrop of a London that fluctuates between fantasy and harsh reality. The opening introduces Paul, who contemplates his fate and upbringing, revealing themes of identity, family, and the struggle against misfortune. The opening of "Paul Kelver" establishes a rich narrative tone as Paul reflects on his early life with his parents and the societal expectations surrounding them. It provides insight into Paul's relationship with his parents, particularly the contrast between his father's ambitions and the family's struggles in a modest, often unwelcoming environment. The tale begins with an evocative prologue featuring the old house Paul feels drawn to, indicating a significant connection to his past. Through a whimsical exploration of his arrival into the world, along with his tender yet critical observations, readers are introduced to the moral and existential questions that will shape his journey as he grows into a young man. As these themes of fortune, family, and self-discovery unfold, the opening sets the stage for an engaging exploration of character and consequence in the contemporary landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Autobiographical fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 926567 2025-08-01T09:23:57.191162 text/html 969148 2022-03-31T14:45:32 text/html 555368 2025-08-01T09:24:06.976092 application/epub+zip 568192 2025-08-01T09:23:58.985145 application/epub+zip 453749 2025-08-01T09:23:57.842169 application/epub+zip 1157953 2025-08-01T09:24:12.881022 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1114855 2025-08-01T09:24:06.215086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 937891 2022-09-01T10:32:17.444686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 804590 2025-08-01T09:23:55.593135 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 804731 2022-03-31T14:40:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16426 2025-08-01T09:24:13.042051 application/rdf+xml 15148 2025-08-01T09:23:58.247132 image/jpeg 2605 2025-08-01T09:23:58.041128 image/jpeg 909132 2025-08-01T09:23:57.264126 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia