Anthony John by Jerome K. Jerome

Name: Anthony John
Author: Jerome K. Jerome

The novel revolves around the life of Anthony John, a young man from a wealthy family who struggles with his own identity and sense of purpose. He is torn between his desire for independence and his obligations to his family's expectations. As he navigates his relationships with those around him, including his parents and a woman named Margaret, Anthony John grapples with the complexities of adulthood and the challenges of finding one's place in the world. Throughout the novel, themes of class, social status, and personal identity are explored, raising questions about the nature of privilege and the responsibilities that come with it.

By Jerome K. Jerome · First published 1955 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Romance · 18 chapters · 69,270 words

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Anthony John Strong'nth'arm -- to distinguish him from his father, whose Christian names were John Anthony -- was born in a mean street of Millsborough some forty-five years before the date when this story should of rights begin. For the first half-minute of his existence he lay upon the outstretched hand of Mrs. Plumberry and neither moved nor breathed. The very young doctor, nervous by reason of this being his first maternity case since his setting up in practice for himself, and divided between his duty to the child or to the mother, had unconsciously decided on the latter. Instinctively he knew that children in the poorer quarters of Millsborough were plentiful and generally not wanted. The mother, a high-cheeked, thin-lipped woman, lay with closed eyes, her long hands clawing convulsively at the bed-clothes. The doctor was bending over her, fumbling with his hypodermic syringe.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Jerome K. Jerome
Date: 1955 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Drama, Romance, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary
Length: 69,270 words
Structure: 18 chapters, 1,051 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Fiction — The narrative is primarily a work of fiction, exploring character development and imaginative scenarios.
Drama — The plot involves intense emotional conflicts and character interactions typical of dramatic literature.
Romance — Themes of love and relationships are central to the story, driving character motivations and plot progression.
Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal growth and self-discovery throughout the narrative.