Three Men in a Boat (Three Men, #1)
by Jerome K. Jerome
Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 30.3K reader ratings. First published in 1889. The book spans 185 pages.
About Three Men in a Boat
A comic masterpiece that has never been out of print since it was first published in 1889, Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat includes an introduction and notes by Jeremy Lewis in Penguin Classics.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, with its benign escapism, authorial discursions and wonderful evocation of the late-Victorian 'clerking classes', it hilariously captured the spirit of its age.In his introduction, Jeremy Lewis examines Jerome K. Jerome's life and times, and the changing world of Victorian England he depicts - from the rise of a new mass-culture of tabloids and bestselling novels to crazes for daytripping and bicycling.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jerome K. Jerome |
| Published | 1889 |
| Pages | 185 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Travel |
| Average Rating | 3.90 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 30,250 |
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What genre is Three Men in a Boat?
Three Men in a Boat is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Travel. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Three Men in a Boat worth reading?
Based on 30.3K reader ratings, Three Men in a Boat has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Three Men in a Boat?
Three Men in a Boat has 185 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Three Men in a Boat?
Three Men in a Boat was written by Jerome K. Jerome. It was first published in 1889.
What is the ISBN for Three Men in a Boat?
The ISBN-13 for Three Men in a Boat is 9780140621330.0.
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