Publisher's Synopsis
Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green is a collection of humorous and whimsical essays written by the renowned English author, Jerome K. Jerome. The book is divided into three sections, each named after a color, and contains a total of 15 essays. In the Lavender section, Jerome writes about his experiences as a lodger in a boarding house, his encounters with eccentric characters, and his musings on love and marriage. The Blue section features essays on travel, including a humorous account of a trip to Paris and a satirical piece on the pitfalls of foreign language learning. The Green section contains essays on nature, including a charming description of a countryside walk and a humorous account of a botched fishing trip. Throughout the book, Jerome's wit and humor shine through, making for an enjoyable and entertaining read. First published in 1895, Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green remains a beloved classic of English literature, and a testament to Jerome's talent for crafting humorous and insightful essays.The fault that most people will find with this story is that it is unconvincing. Its scheme is improbable, its atmosphere artificial. To confess that the thing really happened--not as I am about to set it down, for the pen of the professional writer cannot but adorn and embroider, even to the detriment of his material--is, I am well aware, only an aggravation of my offence, for the facts of life are the impossibilities of fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.