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100 1 _aJerome, Jerome K.
_q(Jerome Klapka),
_d1859-1927
245 1 0 _aTommy and Co.
246 1 _aTommy & Co.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2000
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2000-10-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1904 Hutchinson and Co. edition by David Price
520 _a"Tommy and Co." by Jerome K. Jerome is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to the character of Peter Hope, a hack journalist, who unexpectedly encounters Tommy, a mysterious and resourceful figure whose true identity is elusive and whimsical, blurring the lines between boy and girl. The story hints at the complexities of their relationship as Peter navigates his feelings about taking Tommy into his care, setting the stage for a narrative rich in humor, social commentary, and character development. At the start of the story, Peter Hope is working diligently in his modest room, and after some insistence, he is joined by Tommy, a peculiar character adorned in mismatched clothing and exuding a quirky charm. The interaction between Peter and Tommy is marked by witty banter and misunderstandings around identity and purpose, as Tommy offers to help Peter as a housekeeper while revealing a childlike innocence and a fierce sense of independence. Peter, initially bewildered by the situation, finds himself increasingly drawn to the idea of forming an unexpected bond with this enigmatic character, setting the tone for a delightful exploration of companionship amid societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrphans -- Fiction
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aPeriodical editors -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2356
999 _c44437
_d44437