Publisher's Synopsis
Tommy and Company is a collection of short stories written by Jerome K. Jerome, the acclaimed English writer best known for his humorous works. The book contains a series of witty and entertaining tales that showcase Jerome's skill at crafting engaging characters and clever plot twists.The stories in Tommy and Company are set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and revolve around a diverse cast of characters, including a mischievous schoolboy, a bumbling bank clerk, and a hapless young man who finds himself in a series of comical predicaments. Each story is filled with humor, wit, and satire, as Jerome pokes fun at the foibles and follies of human nature.Throughout the book, Jerome's writing is characterized by his trademark wit and wordplay, as well as his keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the absurdities of everyday life. Whether he is describing the antics of a group of schoolboys or the misadventures of a hapless clerk, Jerome's writing is always engaging and entertaining.Overall, Tommy and Company is a delightful collection of stories that will appeal to anyone who enjoys witty, humorous writing. With its colorful characters, clever plots, and sharp observations on human nature, this book is sure to entertain and amuse readers of all ages.Mrs. Postwhistle, who, in the days of her Hebehood, had been likened by admiring frequenters of the old Mitre in Chancery Lane to the ladies, somewhat emaciated, that an English artist, since become famous, was then commencing to popularise, had developed with the passing years, yet still retained a face of placid youthfulness. The two facts, taken in conjunction, had resulted in an asset to her income not to be despised.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.
