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First published in 1891, Diary of a Pilgrimage is a charming retelling of a journey to Oberammergau, Germany: the home of the famous Passion Play. Written with Jerome's trademark wit and candour, Diary of a Pilgrimage follows our protagonist – who appears to act as a proxy for Jerome himself – and his friend, B., as they travel to Germany to see the eminent Passion Play, a traditional historical spectacle that occurs once every ten years.

Jerome K. Jerome is of course known for the hilarious adventures of “Three Men in a Boat”. He also wrote many short stories and essays that have all the wit, whimsy, and wisdom of his more famous work. The essays in this volume were published together with “The Diary of a Pilgrimage” in 1891. They are: “Evergreens”, “Clocks”, “Tea-Kettles”, “A Pathetic Story”, “The New Utopia”, and “Dreams”.

George, Harris, and J. decide to take a cycling trip through the Black Forest - to be accomplished on a tandem plus one. Whether it is Harris's harrowing experience with a Hanoverian road-waterer or George's valiant attempt to buy a cushion for his aunt, their experiences are hilarious - - and they may even offer some important lessons to all who may be contemplating a cycling trip in the U.S.

Jerome Klapka Jerome (1859-1927) was an English writer and humorist, best known for the comic travelogue Three Men in a Boat. Other works include the essay collections Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow and Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow; Three Men on the Bummel, a sequel to Three Men in a Boat, and several other novels.

Tre uomini in barca (per tacer del cane) è un romanzo scritto nel 1889 da Jerome K. Jerome, uno dei più noti scrittori umoristici inglesi...

Daudet's atmospheric Letters from a Windmill, combined with Jerome K. Jerome's wonderfully idle ramblings. He was indeed the original founder of The Idler and famous for his classic novel Three Men and a Boat.

The stories Told After Supper, related by the guests at a Christmas Eve party, are about ghosts and have all the wit and whimsy of Jerome K. Jerome's more famous works.

Published in 1900, eleven years after his most famous work, Three Men in a Boat The story revives the three companions who featured in Three Men in a Boat, this time their journey taking them on a bicycle tour through the German Black Forest. Written during the Victorian era bicycle-craze. in a...

Hilarious sequel to Three Men in a Boat, set with the same three men walking and biking through the German Black Forest with the same hilarious goings-on, insights, humor, and irony of Three Men in a Boat.

When three late-Victorian gentlemen escape from their claustrophobic suburban life to go on a cycling tour in the Black Forest of Germany, their trip turns into a comic expedition.

Un piccolo capolavoro dell'umorismo inglese che mette in ridicolo la paura tutta umana dei fantasmi...

The Jerome K. Jerome Collection brings together 10 of Jerome's most celebrated works - including fiction, essays, and travelogues. From his much-beloved comedic travelogue, Three Men in a Boat (and the follow-up, Three Men on the Bummel), to a hilarious collection of essays, Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, as-well as his memoir, My Life and Times, this collection spans Jerome's diverse catalogue of writing in all it's joyous forms.

BBC adaptations of the 19th-century humourist’s best-loved tales, plus Judith French’s sly comedy based on Jerome’s experiences as a would-be actor Jerome K Jerome is best known for his comedy classic Three Men in a Boat and its sequel Three Men on the Bummel. Both hilarious tales are...

"All Roads Lead to Calvary is a 1919 novel by the British writer Jerome K. Jerome. It was one of the last works written by Jerome, better known for his Three Men in a Boat, and shows the influence of the First World War on him. It is a Bildungsroman in which a Cambridge University educated woman Joan Allway becomes a journalist and then a wartime ambulance driver. She encounters various people, gaining new experiences and confronting many of the moral issues of the day . .. In 1921 the novel was turned into a silent British film All Roads Lead to Calvary directed by Kenelm Foss." - Summary by ...

A possibly fictionalised account by the comic novelist Jerome K. Jerome of a trip to Germany that he undertook with a friend in order to see the famous Passion Play at Oberammergau. The journey takes in London, Dover, Ostend, Cologne, Munich, Oberau, Oberammergau and then back to London via Heidelberg. As one might expect from the author of 'Three Men in a Boat', much goes wrong along the way, including seasickness, strange food, stranger beds, misleading guidebooks, bewildering train timetables, and numerous cultural and linguistic misunderstandings. (Summary by Szindbad)

In dieser charmanten Hörspieladaption des Klassikers von Jerome K. Jerome begleiten die Sprecher der beliebten Serie Die drei ??? – Andreas Fröhlich, Oliver Rohrbeck und Jens Wawrczeck – drei Freunde auf ihrer unvergesslichen Bootstour entlang der Themse. Mit viel Witz, Wortspielerei und britischem Humor erzählen sie von den kleinen und großen Missgeschicken der Reise, die von Pannen, Missverständnissen und skurrilen Begegnungen geprägt ist.

Embark on a delightful journey where camaraderie, misadventure, and the charm of the great outdoors take center stage, inspired by the whimsical essence of "Three Men in a Boat." This podcast invites you to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that capture the spirit of travel, friendship, and the humorous unpredictability that often accompanies both. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, showcasing a variety of tales filled with endearing characters and laugh-out-loud moments that resonate with anyone who has navigated the ups and downs of life’s journeys. This is not a ...

Join a father and his three children as they leave the bustling city behind to embark on a delightful adventure in a charming country cottage. Tasked with overseeing the renovation of their newly purchased home, the father shares his witty observations and heartfelt memories, creating a tapestry of humor and nostalgia. This lesser-known gem by Jerome showcases his storytelling prowess, making for an engaging and entertaining experience that will resonate with readers of all ages. (Summary by Debra Lynn)

A comic look at the curious habits and customs of the inhabitants of 'Stage Land'. Dedicated to 'that highly respectable but unnecessarily retiring individual, of whom we hear so much but see so little, "the earnest student of drama".'

Join J., George, and Harris as they embark on a hilarious adventure in the sequel to Three Men in a Boat. This time, the friends trade their boat for bicycles and set off on a whimsical journey through the enchanting Black Forest of Germany. Overwhelmed by the stresses of everyday life and with two of them now married, they hatch a plan to escape the mundane—but first, theyll have to convince their wives that this biking tour is a splendid idea, all while avoiding a series of comical mishaps! Though intended as a travelogue, this tale is anything but ordinary. Come along for the ride and ...