Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green by Jerome K. Jerome
"Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green" by Jerome K. Jerome is a collection of character-driven short stories penned in the early 20th century. The book features various tales set within the context of English society, exploring themes of love, morality, and social dynamics through a humorous and often satirical lens. Each story introduces a unique character, like the self-serving financier Reginald Blake and the idealistic Cyril Harjohn, revealing their flaws, desires, and
relationships in a way that reflects the complexities of human nature. The opening of the book introduces Reginald Blake, a typical wealthy cad who lacks true affection for his beautiful, younger wife, Edith. Their marriage, arranged for convenience, becomes a source of tension, complicated further by the presence of Harry Sennett, Edith's former lover. As Blake navigates the contradictions of his love life, he embodies the moral ambiguities of the era, and readers are drawn into a narrative filled with unspoken emotions and societal expectations. The social landscape is vividly painted through Blake's interactions, setting the stage for upcoming tales that promise a mix of humor and poignant observation about the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reginald Blake, financier and cad -- An item of fashionable intelligence -- Blasé Billy -- The choice of Cyril Harjohn -- The materialisation of Charles and Mivanway -- Portrait of a lady -- The man who would manage -- The man who lived for others -- A man of habit -- The absent-minded man -- A charming woman -- Whibley's spirit -- The man who went wrong -- The hobby rider -- The man who did not believe in luck -- Dick Dunkerman's cat -- The minor poet's story -- The degeneration of Thomas Henry -- The city of the sea -- Driftwood.
Credits
Transcribed from the 1920 J. W. Arrowsmith edition by David Price
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
