Paul Kelver is a novel by Jerome K. Jerome, first published in 1902. The story follows the life of Paul Kelver, a successful writer who has become disillusioned with fame and fortune. Kelver reflects on his life, from his humble beginnings to his rise to fame, and the personal sacrifices he has made along the way. The novel is a character study of a man who has achieved everything he ever wanted, but is still searching for something more meaningful in life. Jerome's writing style is witty and insightful, and he uses Kelver ...
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Paul Kelver is a novel by Jerome K. Jerome, first published in 1902. The story follows the life of Paul Kelver, a successful writer who has become disillusioned with fame and fortune. Kelver reflects on his life, from his humble beginnings to his rise to fame, and the personal sacrifices he has made along the way. The novel is a character study of a man who has achieved everything he ever wanted, but is still searching for something more meaningful in life. Jerome's writing style is witty and insightful, and he uses Kelver's story to explore themes such as the nature of success, the pursuit of happiness, and the price of fame. Overall, Paul Kelver is a thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the human condition.Fate intended me for a singularly fortunate man. Properly, I ought to have been born in June, which being, as is well known, the luckiest month in all the year for such events, should, by thoughtful parents, be more generally selected. How it was I came to be born in May, which is, on the other hand, of all the twelve the most unlucky, as I have proved, I leave to those more conversant with the subject to explain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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