Clocks

Name: Clocks
Author: Jerome K. Jerome

By Jerome K. Jerome

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An essay of humorous personal anecdotes about domestic clocks contrasts the complacent, always-wrong timepieces with those that keep perfect time only until relied upon, including an eccentric family clock whose erratic behavior provokes comic exasperation. Those concrete episodes segue into broader satirical reflections on human exaggeration and pretense, arguing that social life is sustained by ostentation and self-deception, with people habitually inflating incomes, possessions, and virtues to preserve appearances rather than embracing plain truth.

About the Author

Jerome K. Jerome

Jerome K. Jerome was an English author and humorist, best known for his witty and satirical writing. Born in the Victorian era, he gained popularity with his comic novel "Three Men in a Boat," which humorously chronicles a boating holiday on the Thames. Jerome's works often blend humor with social commentary, reflecting the quirks of human nature and the absurdities of everyday life. His other notable titles include "Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow" and "Diary of a Pilgrimage," showcasing his talent for observational humor. Jerome's contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, making him a significant figure in the realm of comic writing.