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100 1 _aJerome, Jerome K.
_q(Jerome Klapka),
_d1859-1927
245 1 0 _aTold After Supper
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1999-12-01
505 0 _aHow the stories came to be told -- Teddy Biffles' story: Johnson and Emily; or, the faithful ghost -- Interlude: the doctor's story -- Mr. Coombes's story: the haunted mill; or, the ruined home -- Interlude -- My uncle's story: the ghost of the blue chamber -- A personal explanation -- My own story.
508 _aThis etext was prepared by David Price from the 1891 Leadenhall Press edition
520 _a"Told After Supper" by Jerome K. Jerome is a collection of humorous ghost stories written during the late 19th century. This work captures the festive spirit of Christmas Eve as it explores the tradition of telling ghost stories among friends and family during this time. The book revolves around the theme of supernatural encounters and the folkloric characters associated with them, all served with Jerome's characteristic wit and satirical flair. Once the scene is set in the cozy atmosphere of a Christmas gathering, the characters—friends and relatives—take turns narrating their own ghostly tales. Each story presents a blend of humor and pathos, showcasing eccentric ghosts and their often comical interactions with the living. From the faithful ghost of Johnson and his lost love, Emily, to a series of misadventures involving a miser's hidden treasure and other eccentric spirits, the tales reflect a lighthearted take on the ghost story genre. The prose captures the essence of camaraderie among the storytellers, while the interplay between comedy and the supernatural keeps readers both entertained and engaged. Ultimately, Jerome's work celebrates the quirkiness of life and death through its fantastical narratives, inviting readers to enjoy the blend of laughter and spine-tingling suspense that defines the ghost story tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aGhost stories, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1993
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