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100	1		_aJerome, Jerome K. _q(Jerome Klapka), _d1859-1927
245	1	0	_aClocks
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1997
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1997-03-01
508			_aProduced by Ron Burkey, and Amy Thomte, and David Widger
520			_a"Clocks" by Jerome K. Jerome is a humorous essay written during the late 19th century. This collection of reflections explores the eccentricities of clocks and their relationship to human behavior and timekeeping. Jerome uses a light-hearted tone to delve into the themes of exaggeration, pretense, and the human tendency to worship appearances over reality. In this witty narrative, the author recounts his experiences and observations concerning various types of clocks. He contrasts the reliable yet often frustrating clock that fails when relied upon with the whimsical clocks that are perpetually wrong but charmingly independent. Jerome shares a personal story about an old grandfather clock purchased for his home, which strikes unusual hours, causing a comedic series of events and worries among his family. The chaotic nature of the clock becomes a metaphor for life's unpredictability, illustrating the folly of trying to adhere strictly to time while also humorously critiquing societal pretensions and our obsession with maintaining appearances. Through laughter and keen observation, "Clocks" invites readers to ponder the deeper truths about time and human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEssays
653			_aClocks and watches
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/855
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