Jerome K. Jerome

Jerome K. Jerome (1859-1927) was an English writer and humorist best known for his novel Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog). He was also a prolific playwright, journalist, and essayist.

Early Life and Career

Jerome was born in Walsall, Staffordshire, England, in 1859. His father was a railway clerk, and his mother was a homemaker. Jerome had three siblings: two brothers and a sister.

Jerome received a basic education at the local grammar school. He then worked as a clerk in a railway office, but he hated the job and soon quit. He then tried his hand at a variety of different jobs, including teaching, journalism, and acting.

In 1889, Jerome published his most famous novel, Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog). The novel was a huge success, and it made Jerome a household name. He went on to write several other novels, including Three Men on the Bummel and The Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow.

Jerome was also a prolific playwright. He wrote over 50 plays, including The Passing of the Idle Rich, Fanny's First Play, and The Magistrate. His plays were very popular, and they were often performed on the London stage.

In addition to his novels and plays, Jerome was also a prolific journalist and essayist. He wrote for a variety of newspapers and magazines, and he published several collections of essays.

Death

Jerome died in London in 1927 at the age of 67.

Legacy

Jerome K. Jerome is best known for his novel Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog), which is considered a classic of English literature. He was also a prolific playwright, journalist, and essayist. His work is still enjoyed by readers and audiences around the world.

Some of Jerome's most famous quotes include:

• "A man is always happy when he is busy."
• "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
• "The only way to escape fear is to face it."
• "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
• "If we had a keen vision of all that is in our minds, it would be hard to find many who would not wish for a little stupidity now and then."