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The narrative explores themes of marital fidelity and sexual corruption through the character of Dick Selwyn, who becomes infatuated with his wife's young cousin, Jessie. The story employs a powerful metaphor of a neglected, weed-infested garden to illustrate the connection between mental and physical decay, highlighting the struggles inherent in maintaining loyalty and integrity within marriage. This significant shift from humor to a darker tone marks a notable evolution in Jerome K. Jerome's writing.
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Weeds, Jerome Klapka Jerome
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Weeds
- Subtitle
- A Story in Seven Chapters
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jerome Klapka Jerome
- Publisher
- Victorian Secrets
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 106
- ISBN13
- 9781906469405
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative explores themes of marital fidelity and sexual corruption through the character of Dick Selwyn, who becomes infatuated with his wife's young cousin, Jessie. The story employs a powerful metaphor of a neglected, weed-infested garden to illustrate the connection between mental and physical decay, highlighting the struggles inherent in maintaining loyalty and integrity within marriage. This significant shift from humor to a darker tone marks a notable evolution in Jerome K. Jerome's writing.