02023cam a22003133u 4500 868 UtSlPG 20260610133037.0 m cr n 260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 The Philosopher's Joke Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1997 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1997-04-01 Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger "The Philosopher's Joke" by Jerome K. Jerome is a novel published in the early 20th century, specifically around the late 1900s. The story delves into themes of perception, regret, and the philosophical contemplation of life choices. It presents a thought-provoking narrative that explores the nature of reality and human relationships through a blend of humor and depth. The plot revolves around a group of six friends who experience a collective dream or vision during a ball, where they are mysteriously presented with the opportunity to relive their youth with the knowledge of their future selves. This strange phenomenon forces them to confront their regrets and the choices they made in life. Each character grapples with the impact of their past decisions on their current happiness and relationships, questioning whether knowledge of the future would have changed their decisions. The story reveals the complications of love, the passage of time, and the essence of human experience, ultimately leading the reader to reflect on their own life journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/868 42987 42987