The Angel and the Author, and Others
De Jerome K. Jerome
Duração5h
Sobre este audiolivro
An author finds himself defending his life's work and moral choices to an inquiring recording angel, leading to a series of brilliant, philosophical essays. Through this supernatural framing device, the writer humorously dissects modern society, literature, relationships, and the inherent selfishness of humanity. With a signature blend of cynicism and profound empathy, he argues the case for the flawed, stumbling, yet well-meaning human race. This collection offers a sparkling showcase of mature comedic philosophy and sharp social commentary.
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Avaliação★★★★ 3,9 (64)
Inclui Goodreads
GêneroHumor, Other, Politics and Government
Duração5 h
Narrado porOuça com mais de 1.000 vozes
FormatoeBook com áudio
Data de publicação5 de abr. de 2026
IdiomaInglês
Sumário
1CHAPTER I
2The Author tells of his Good Deeds.
3The Angel appears to have made a slight Mistake.
4The Author is troubled concerning his Investments.
5And questions a Man of Thought.
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6CHAPTER II
7Philosophy and the Dæmon.
8When the Dæmon will not work.
9CHAPTER III
10Literature and the Middle Classes.
11May a man of intelligence live, say, in Surbiton?
12CHAPTER IV
13Man and his Master.
14Why the Man in Uniform has, generally, sad Eyes.
15The Traveller’s one Friend.
16The disadvantage of being an unknown Person.
17CHAPTER V
18If only we had not lost our Tails!
19And little Boys would always tell the Truth!
20And everyone obtained his just Deserts!
21And only people would do Parlour Tricks who do them well!
22And all the World had Sense!
23CHAPTER VI
24Fire and the Foreigner.
25My British Stupidity.
26I am considered Cold and Mad.
27Sometimes I wish I were an American Woman.
28CHAPTER VII
29Too much Postcard.
30The Postcard as a Family Curse.
31The Artist’s Dream.
32Why not the Eternal Male for a change?
33How Women are ruined by Art.
34Difficulty of living up to the Poster.
35CHAPTER VIII
36The Lady and the Problem.
37The Stage Hero who, for once, had Justice done to him.
38She has a way of mislaying her Husband.
39What is a Lady to do with a Husband when she has finished with him?
40Could she—herself—have been to blame?
41CHAPTER IX
42Civilization and the Unemployed.
43Early instances of “Dumping.”
44Cricket, as viewed from the fixed Stars.
45The Heir of all Ages. His Inheritance.
46Is it “Playing the Game?”
47CHAPTER X
48Patience and the Waiter.
49Waiterkind in the making.
50His Little Mistakes.
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