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The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow
By Jerome K. Jerome
Length4h 21m
About this audiobook
Embrace the exquisite joy of doing absolutely nothing through the eyes of a master procrastinator. This delightful collection of musings elevates laziness to an art form, capturing the humorous observations of a mind comfortably at rest. From the perils of being in love to the sheer effort required to get out of bed, every essay resonates with lazy authenticity. It is a timeless defense of lounging that will charm anyone who has ever dreaded a Monday morning. Surrender to a brilliantly witty escape from the relentless pressures of productivity.
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Rating★★★★ 4.0 (6.6K)
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GenreHumor, Other, Politics and Government
Length4 hrs 21 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ON BEING IDLE.
9ON BEING SHY.
2ON BEING IN LOVE.
10ON BABIES.
3ON BEING IN THE BLUES.
11ON EATING AND DRINKING.
4ON BEING HARD UP.
12ON FURNISHED APARTMENTS.: "Oh, you have some rooms to let."
5ON VANITY AND VANITIES.
13ON DRESS AND DEPORTMENT.
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6ON GETTING ON IN THE WORLD.
14ON MEMORY.
7ON THE WEATHER.
15IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
8ON CATS AND DOGS.
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