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Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka)
1859
1927
Jerome, Jerome Klapka
Jerome, J. K.
Jerome, J.K.
Jerome, Jerome Clapp
The Soul of Nicholas Snyders; Or, The Miser of Zandam
Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger
"The Soul of Nicholas Snyders; Or, The Miser of Zandam" by Jerome K. Jerome is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Nicholas Snyders, a cruel and miserly man living in Zandam, who is presented with an unusual opportunity to exchange his malevolent soul for a more virtuous one. The book delves into themes of redemption, the nature of the soul, and the consequences of one's actions. The narrative centers around Nicholas Snyders, who has lived a life dominated by greed and cruelty. One day, he encounters a mysterious pedlar who offers him a chance to have a soul exchanged with a young sailor, Jan, who aspires to marry the lovely orphan, Christina. After some contemplation, Nicholas makes the exchange, which transforms his demeanor and leads him to become kinder and more generous. However, as Nicholas begins to embrace his new life, Jan, now possessing Snyders' old soul, reverts to his former self, becoming hard-hearted and greedy. The story culminates in a confrontation, leading to irreversible changes for all characters involved and illustrating how the soul's true identity can significantly impact one's life and relationships. Ultimately, the book poses thought-provoking questions about identity, virtue, and the potential for change within us all. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 92.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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