Dreams
by Jerome K. Jerome (1859–1927)
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"Dreams" by Jerome K. Jerome is a whimsical exploration of the nature of dreams and their relation to reality, written during the early 20th century. The book features a series of vivid and imaginative anecdotes that delve into the absurdity and surreal quality of dreams, highlighting the freedom of thought and creativity unrestrained by the conventions of the waking world. Throughout the narrative, Jerome shares various eccentric dreams, beginning with a humorous encounter with a cloak-room attendant insisting on a peculiar regulation about legs at the theater. This sets the tone for subsequent reflections on dreams, which allow for a playful manipulation of reality. He illustrates the fascinating and often nonsensical scenarios that unfold in dreams, from unanticipated hangings to absurd social situations with critics and everyday life. Each dream serves as a metaphor for human experience, ultimately revealing the comfort and inspiration that hopes and dreams provide amidst the perplexities of daily life. Through humor and insight, Jerome encourages readers to embrace their imaginative capacities as a vital part of the human experience.
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DREAMS
By Jerome K. Jerome
The most extraordinary dream I ever had was one in which I fancied that, as I was going into a theater, the cloak-room attendant stopped me in the lobby and insisted on my leaving my legs behind me.
I was not surprised; indeed, my acquaintanceship with theater harpies would prevent my feeling any surprise at such a demand, even in my waking moments; but I was, I must honestly confess, considerably annoyed. It was not the payment of the cloak-room fee that I so much minded—I offered to give that to the man then and there. It was the parting with my legs that I objected to.
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This free edition of Dreams by Jerome K. Jerome comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #856, released 1997-03-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Humour, Novels, British Literature.
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