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The Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow

By Jerome K. Jerome
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Length6h 18m

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The delightfully relaxed observer returns with another round of sharp, unhurried reflections on life's little absurdities. Navigating the eccentricities of human behavior, society's unwritten rules, and the general bother of existing, these essays sparkle with dry wit. It perfectly captures the quiet amusement of watching the world rush by while you remain comfortably seated. With brilliant comedic timing, it dismantles the pretensions of serious adulthood. Dive back into a cozy, humorous haven for those who prefer contemplation over frantic action.

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Rating★★★★ 3.9 (696)
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GenreHumor, Other, Politics and Government
Length6 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 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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