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Idle Ideas in 1905

by Jerome K. Jerome

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateClassics23 chapters
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About this book

Wry observations on social awkwardness and human nature unfold at a gathering where introductions and polite conversation reveal the quirks of societal expectations. Dive into witty reflections on identity, small talk, and the curious art of making an impression.

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02CONTENTS.
03p. 1ARE WE AS INTERESTING AS WE THINK WE ARE?
04p. 16SHOULD WOMEN BE BEAUTIFUL?
05p. 29WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO BE MERRY?
06p. 46DO WE LIE A-BED TOO LATE?
07p. 60SHOULD MARRIED MEN PLAY GOLF?
08p. 74ARE EARLY MARRIAGES A MISTAKE?
09p. 89DO WRITERS WRITE TOO MUCH?
10p. 105SHOULD SOLDIERS BE POLITE?
11p. 122OUGHT STORIES TO BE TRUE?
12p. 141CREATURES THAT ONE DAY SHALL BE MEN.

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