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Title: The Observations of Henry

Credits: Transcribed from the 1901 J. W. Arrowsmith edition by David Price

Summary: "The Observations of Henry" by Jerome K. Jerome is a collection of fictional stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative is delivered through the voice of Henry, a waiter, who recounts his experiences and observations of life in various hotels and restaurants, focusing on the interactions of peculiar characters and the quirks of society. The tales encompass themes of class disparity, personal aspirations, and the pursuit of happiness in the midst of life's absurdities, often with a comedic tone. At the start of the book, Henry introduces himself and vividly narrates his first encounter with a young boy called “Kipper” and a girl nicknamed “Carrots” in a coffee shop on the Mile End Road. He describes their simplistic yet amusing dynamic, revealing their youth and resilience as they navigate their challenging circumstances. As the story unfolds, we see glimpses of Kipper’s ambitions to rise above his humble beginnings, alongside Carrots’ budding talents, foreshadowing a journey filled with irony, adventure, and the search for identity. Henry's reflective and humorous storytelling style sets the tone for the intriguing tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927

EBook No.: 17943

Published: Mar 7, 2006

Downloads: 89

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Observations of Henry

Credits: Transcribed from the 1901 J. W. Arrowsmith edition by David Price

Summary: "The Observations of Henry" by Jerome K. Jerome is a collection of fictional stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative is delivered through the voice of Henry, a waiter, who recounts his experiences and observations of life in various hotels and restaurants, focusing on the interactions of peculiar characters and the quirks of society. The tales encompass themes of class disparity, personal aspirations, and the pursuit of happiness in the midst of life's absurdities, often with a comedic tone. At the start of the book, Henry introduces himself and vividly narrates his first encounter with a young boy called “Kipper” and a girl nicknamed “Carrots” in a coffee shop on the Mile End Road. He describes their simplistic yet amusing dynamic, revealing their youth and resilience as they navigate their challenging circumstances. As the story unfolds, we see glimpses of Kipper’s ambitions to rise above his humble beginnings, alongside Carrots’ budding talents, foreshadowing a journey filled with irony, adventure, and the search for identity. Henry's reflective and humorous storytelling style sets the tone for the intriguing tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927

EBook No.: 17943

Published: Mar 7, 2006

Downloads: 89

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.