TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jerome,Jerome K.
TI  - The Angel and the Author, and Others
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2000///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Authors -- Fiction
KW  - English wit and humor
KW  - Guardian angels -- Fiction
KW  - London (England) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2000-10-01; Transcribed from the 1908 Hurst and Blackett edition by David Price; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Angel and the Author, and Others" by Jerome K. Jerome is a collection of humorous essays and stories written in the late 19th century. This work showcases the author’s characteristic wit, as he navigates themes of morality, society, and the absurdity of human nature through a blend of fictional narratives and personal observations. The overarching topic delves into the nature of charity, virtue, and the interplay between self-perception and external judgment, often illustrated through the author's whimsical interactions with fantastical characters like the Recording Angel.  At the start of the book, the narrative opens with the author recounting a peculiar dream in which he converses with the Recording Angel. As he ascends higher, the Angel reveals that his good deeds, rather than being credited, have been mistakenly cataloged as sins. The author reflects on the concept of charity, questioning the sincerity and meaning behind perceived acts of goodwill, as he humorously lists his contributions to various charitable causes. This opening portion sets the tone for a satirical exploration of human kindness and societal expectations, prompting readers to ponder where true virtue lies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2368
ER  -