"There are two kinds of clocks. There is the clock that is always wrong, and that knows it is wrong, and glories in it; and there is the clock that is always rightâexcept when you rely upon it, and then it is more wrong than you would think a clock could be in a civilized country." â Jerome K. Jerome, âClocksâ.
In Jerome K. Jeromeâs short, humorous essay, âClocksâ, the writer uses observational comedy â that will be enjoyed by fans of stand-up comedians or shows like âFriday Night Dinnerâ â to explore the role of clocks in his life as a writer.
The essay âClocksâ will delight anyone looking for a short, fun, and thought-provoking read.
Jerome K. Jerome (1859 â1927) was an English novelist, humourist, and playwright, best known for his hugely successful comic masterpiece âThree Men in a Boatâ (1889), which was inspired by his honeymoon on the river Thames.
It has since been adapted on numerous occasions, including the BBC TV series starring Tim Curry and Michael Palin.
His works include the essay collections âIdle Thoughts of an Idle Fellowâ (1886) and âSecond Thoughts of an Idle Fellowâ. The novel âThree Men on the Bummelâ, a sequel to ÂŽThree Men in a BoatÂŽ, and the play âThe Passing of the Third Floor Backâ (1908).