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Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow (Paperback)
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Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow (Paperback)
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Featuring twelve simple yet profound essays, Jerome K. Jerome's
Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow is a humorous and clever
collection. Each essay is crafted around a timeless and relatable
issue, such as the unfortunately common inability to make
decisions. On the Art of Making Up One's Mind observes this to be a
common practice. Beginning with the story of a young woman who
cannot decide what color of garment to buy, this essay takes notice
of the everyday day occurrences of this struggle, comparing the
experience for men and women. As a common theme in the collection,
societal expectations and assumptions about gender play a main role
in many of the essays, tackling topics such as relationships and
dating. However, other essays focus on the universal experience of
being human, separate from implications of gender. This is
portrayed in On the Exceptional Merit Attaching to the Things We
Meant to Do through the narrative of a failed craft. Despite
shortcomings, pride always finds a way to warp reality, which is
why Jerome ironically warns against taking advice in the essay On
the Inadvisability of Following Advice. With discussions of pride,
intention, vices, and ideals, Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow
addresses the truths of topics that are simultaneously overlooked,
yet universally experienced. With satirical prose and thoughtful
reflection, Jerome K. Jerome combines humor and sentiment in Second
Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, presenting serious topics without
intimidation, inviting thought and laughter. Though first published
over one-hundred years ago in 1898, Second Thoughts of an Idle
Fellow feature timeless and universal themes and realizations that
remain to be clever and relevant to modern-day society. This
edition of Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow by Jerome K. Jerome is
presented in an easy-to-read font and features an eye-catching new
cover design. With these accommodations, this edition is accessible
and appealing to contemporary audiences, restoring Jerome K
Jerome's work to modern standards while preserving the original wit
and charm of Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow.
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