The Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow
By Jerome K. Jerome
Length6h 18m
About this audiobook
Returning to the cozy armchair of contemplation, this collection offers more brilliant insights into the absurdity of human behavior. With a slightly more mature but equally mischievous eye, the narrative tackles the complexities of aging, friendship, and the passage of time. The humor is dry, the observations are incredibly sharp, and the quiet moments of reflection are surprisingly profound. It feels like catching up with an old, witty friend who knows exactly how to make you smile at life's little frustrations. Enjoy another masterful dose of gentle philosophy wrapped in effortless comedy.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor, Other, Politics and Government
Length6 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ON THE ART OF MAKING UP ONE’S MIND
2ON THE DISADVANTAGE OF NOT GETTING WHAT ONE WANTS
3ON THE EXCEPTIONAL MERIT ATTACHING TO THE THINGS WE MEANT TO DO
4ON THE PREPARATION AND EMPLOYMENT OF LOVE PHILTRES
5ON THE DELIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF SLAVERY
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6ON THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF WOMEN
7ON THE MINDING OF OTHER PEOPLE’S BUSINESS
8ON THE TIME WASTED IN LOOKING BEFORE ONE LEAPS
9ON THE NOBILITY OF OURSELVES
10ON THE MOTHERLINESS OF MAN
11ON THE INADVISABILITY OF FOLLOWING ADVICE
12ON THE PLAYING OF MARCHES AT THE FUNERALS OF MARIONETTES
13IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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