Jerome (c. 347-419/20), one of the West's four doctors of the church, was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators and advocates of Christian asceticism. Skilled in Hebrew and Greek in addition to his native Latin, he was thoroughly familiar with Jewish traditions and brought them to bear on his understanding of the Old Testament. Beginning in 379, Jerome used his considerable linguistic skills to translate Origen's commentaries and, eventually, to tran...

Jerome (c. 347-419), one of the West's four doctors of the church, was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators and advocates of Christian asceticism. Skilled in Hebrew and Greek in addition to his native Latin, he was thoroughly familiar with Jewish traditions and brought them to bear on his understanding of the Old Testament. In 405 Jerome completed his Latin translation of the Old Testament, based on the Hebrew text, and not long afterward began to w...

There's a long tradition of English Christmas stories, sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, often revolving around ghosts and apparitions. Dickens drew on it in a serious vein in A Christmas Carol; here Jerome K. Jerome tells hilarious stories from around an English Christmas fireside.A few selected Christmas poems and stories rounds out the program, including the classic story of the Nativity from the Bible.Told After Supper, by Jerome K. JeromeFirst of all, ther...

Jerome (c. 347-419/20), one of the West's four doctors of the church, was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators, and advocates of Christian asceticism. Skilled in Hebrew and Greek in addition to his native Latin, he was thoroughly familiar with Jewish traditions and brought this expertise to bear on his understanding of the Old Testament. Beginning in 379, Jerome used his considerable linguistic skills to translate Origen's commentaries and, eventual...

Jerome. K. Jerome allows us to laugh, with and at, both himself and ourselves in his writing. As we peruse his “Idle Thoughts” on subjects ranging from babies to ambition, from dogs to poverty, we find that the dust of over a hundred years have not dimmed the mirror in which we look.Jerome, as in his other comic works presents a seeming stream of consciousness that can shift in a moment from the ridiculous to the sublime, from self-deprecation to intense longing.Such “Idle ...

A witty account of three friends' boating adventure along the river Thames. Wtritten in the nineteenth century the humour is still accessible to a modern audience. Read by celebrated actor Sir Timothy Ackroyd

Reginald Blake, Financier And Cad, one of the most important works by K. Jerome Jerome now in an epub3 AudioeBook version based on LibriVox audio and Project Gutenberg texts. Proudly brought to you for free by ReadBeyond

Jerome K. Jerome is rightly famed for his peerless work of comic genius 'Three Men in a Boat', and it's hugely successful sequel, 'Three Men on the Bummel', but beyond these two titles, much of his other work is now forgotten. This comprehensive collection contains the complete works of this hilarious and talented author, incorporating fiction, drama and essays and observances, as well as the Autobiography of the author. Rich with humour and insight, collections of essays s...

A hilarious journey of friendship, adventure, and everyday chaos along the beautiful River Thames. Discover "Three Men in a Boat" by Jerome K. Jerome, one of the most beloved comedy classics in English literature, filled with unforgettable humor, witty observations, and charming adventures. Join three friends and their loyal companion as they set out on a relaxing boating trip along the River Thames, only to encounter a series of amusing situations and unexpected challenges. Through clever...

Martyrs to hypochondria and general seediness, J. and his friends George and Harris decide that a jaunt up the Thames would suit them to a 'T'. But when they set off, they can hardly predict the troubles that lie ahead with tow-ropes, unreliable weather-forecasts and tins of pineapple chunks - not to mention the devastation left in the wake of J.'s small fox-terrier Montmorency. Three Men in a Boat was an instant success when it appeared in 1889, and proved so popular that Jerome reunited ...

Three friends. One dog. A "relaxing" boat trip that goes wrong in every possible way. What begins as a peaceful holiday on the Thames quickly unravels into a riot of comic disasters—burnt meals, collapsing tents, impossible navigation, and endless bickering. Through it all, Jerome's witty storytelling turns trivial mishaps into laugh-out-loud moments, capturing the quirks of friendship and the absurdity of everyday life. Praised as "one of the funniest books ever written," this timeless cl...

In "Stage-Land," Jerome K. Jerome meticulously captures the vibrant essence of the theatrical world during the late 19th century, a period marked by both exuberance and tumult in the arts. Through a series of humorous essays and sharp observations, Jerome presents a satirical view of the acting profession, offering insights into the trials and tribulations faced by actors and playwrights alike. Written in his characteristic whimsical style, the text artfully blends wit with poignant commen...