Three Men in a Boat: Young Adult ELI Readers

Jerome K. Jerome wurde am 2. Mai 1859 unter dem Namen Jerome Clapp (später: Klapka) Jerome in Walsall im Westen Englands geboren und starb am 14. Juni 1927 in Northampton. Er war ein englischer Autor.Jerome wuchs als eines von vier Kindern in ärmlichen Verhältnissen im Osten Londons auf. Im Alter von dreizehn Jahren verlor er seine beiden Eltern. Um seinen Lebensunterhalt zu sichern, gab er die Schule auf. Er arbeitete einige Jahre bei der Eisenbahn, dann versuchte er sich als Schauspieler, Journalist, Lehrer, Packer und Rechtsanwaltsgehilfe.Seinen ersten Erfolg hatte Jerome 1885 mit der humorvollen Veröffentlichung "On the Stage - and Off", gefolgt von "Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow", eine Sammlung humorvoller Essays. 1888 heiratete er seine Frau "Ettie", die frisch geschiedene Mutter einer Tochter, mit der er später eine weitere Tochter bekommen sollte. Ihre Flitterwochen auf der Themse waren die Inspiration für Jeromes wichtigstes Werk: "Three Men in a Boat".Die 1889 erschienene Novelle war ein schlagartiger Welterfolg: Millionenfach verkauft diente sie als Vorlage für Filme, Musicals, TV- und Radio-Shows und beeinflusste Humoristen weltweit. Jerome konnte sich aufgrund der finanziellen Sicherheit nun ganz dem Schreiben widmen. Seine späteren Werke konnten jedoch nicht ganz anknüpfen und als Herausgeber zweier Zeitschriften scheiterte er.Im Alter von 56 Jahren diente Jerome im Ersten Weltkrieg als freiwilliger Sanitätswagenfahrer. Die Kriegserfahrungen und den Tod seiner Stieftochter verkraftete er nicht.Jerome K. Jerome verstarb am 14. Juni 1927 im Krankenhaus in Northampton an den Folgen eines Schlaganfalls.

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While they are discussing the possible illnesses they may have, Jerome, Harris, and George all realize they suffer from the same thing--working too much. Upon the realization, the three best friends decide that they must go on a vacation. After rejecting the ideas of a sea trip or country stay, because Jerome doesn't like the sea, and Harris finds the country to be dull, the men decide on a boat trip. With their bags packed and with the company of Jerome's dog, Montmorency, the friends set off on a boat traveling along the Thames River. They pass notable landmarks and muse about them, questioning their importance, appearance, and origins. Memories are recalled and shared with embellishments. The three men enjoy each other's company until the vacation takes turns that they could never expect. With unpredictable weather, comedic pitfalls, and wild humor, no outcome is impossible on this chaotic vacation. Facing their own shortcomings, flaws, and the uncontrollable weather, Jerome, Harris, and George must work together to remain in good spirits and find the silver linings so they can still enjoy their vacation.

Though originally intended to be a travel guide, the witty jokes, humorous diversions, and realistic characters portrayed in Three Men in a Boat stole the focus of the novel. Based off author Jerome K. Jerome's real-life experiences, Three Men in a Boat is a comedy that has stood the test of time. With undated jokes and hilarity, Jerome's comedic work of escapism, Three Men in a Boat, remains to seem fresh and witty over one hundred years later.

Three Men in a Boat is brought back to life with a modern font and a new, eye-catching design. This classic comedy is an essential to any fun collection. Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat offers a short escape from reality and entertainment from even the most unexpected adventures.

"Wonderfully fresh and funny, and among examples of Victorian humour I would place it high in the pantheon, right up there with The Importance of Being Earnest and The Diary of a Nobody... Jerome's writing... triumphantly stands the test of time, with its comic flights of exaggeration, its occasional archness, and its entirely innocent hint of the camp."
—Daily Telegraph

"A charming comedy of friendship and human nature."
—Independent


From the Hardcover edition.
"Wonderfully fresh and funny, and among examples of Victorian humour I would place it high in the pantheon, right up there with The Importance of Being Earnest and The Diary of a Nobody...Jerome's writing...triumphantly stands the test of time, with its comic flights of exaggeration, its occasional archness, and its entirely innocent hint of the camp" Daily Telegraph "A charming comedy of friendship and human nature" Independent "One of the funniest books I've ever read. I laughed out loud and that doesn't happen often" -- Vic Reeves Daily Express "Brought laughter to a country in the throes of Victorian gloom" The Times "As well as being very funny, it captures the innocence of a time before adventure became synonymous with bungee jumping into ravines in faraway places" Observer