This book is a work of timeless comic genius. Beautifully written. Insightful about the various idiosyncrasies of people. And fantastically read. What great entertainment.
Hard to believe this was published in 1889 - the language seems so fresh, compared with other mid-Victorian works. Great classic, never out of print in 134 years. Lovely to hear it - never goes stale. And Martin Jarvis is the perfect narrator. JKJ wrote this immediately after returning from his honeymoon on a Thames boat, describing his trip but replacing his wife with portraits of his two best friends (to say nothing of the dog). It was an immediate hit from the first episode of its serialisation, and it created a new leisure industry on the Thames, with the number of registered boats rising by 50% in the 12 months after publication. Recreating the three men's journey from Kingston-upon-Thames to Oxford and back became a popular holiday for many boaters, who would retrace every move, including gathering to drink in exactly the same pubs mentioned in the book.
This is exactly what I thought when I first read it-it really is, mostly, so contemporary that the bits that do remain you that it does come from the 19th century catch you by surprise. (I should point out though that I first read it in translation; the original language does of course reveal its age.)
@vaclavkrpec2879 Yes, the original language does reveal its age, but only from time to time, by contrast with many contemporary authors who wrote in a more formal style which now seems very much more dated in every sentence. Which was the language in which you first read this?
@@janebrown7231 I first read it in Czech, about 30 ears ago. I don’t remember who translated it and when; I suspect it could have been done in the ‘30s as the book belonged to my grandmother’s collection (and I doubt it’d have been printed during the Communist era-except possibly in the ‘60s. The language was pretty much modern, perhaps with a few archaisms here and there.
@vaclavkrpec2879 How interesting! I suspect you're right, this would be considered too light-hearted and decadent for a Soviet-era publication. You have certainly perfected your written English language!
@@janebrown7231 Thank you, you’re very kind. :-) My English got a true boost when, while commuting to work, I begun to listen to the BBC, while they still broadcasted in the Czech Republic. When I started, I was able to get about 60%, 40% in the afternoon when sports were discussed (often with Scottish footballers ;-) Scottish accent is in fact my favorite, but it takes time to get used to it). Without noticing, I got to understanding everything in about 3 months. When BBC decided to stop broadcasting in Czechia, I replaced the radio with audio books. And since there was nobody with me in the car to look at me in a funny way, I started to repeat interesting phrases (or whole passages) aloud-not really with the intention to improve the language at first, but it did turn out to be surprisingly effective. (Of course, I work for an international company and we all routinely communicate in English, but that sort of utilitarian English is nothing compared to reading/listening to actual books.)
First published in the 1889, this is wry humor from the Edwardian era. Lovely to have Martin Jarvis reading it - thanks for posting this! I was given the book for my 10th birthday in the1960s.
Sitting in NZ waiting to go to work to write some damn report i will be listening to this while doing it and everything will be okay this sort of thing reminds me to be glad to be a brit
21:00 The glorious string music (just in case you fell instantly in love and need to know) is by that quintessentially English composer Hubert Parry. It's the V. Slow Minuet from Lady Radnor's Suite, first performed in 1894 with Helen, Countess of Radnor conducting her chamber orchestra playing the piece which she had commissioned.
@yelibenworkayeleweldegiorg7673 Links tend to get deleted. There are versions of it on TH-cam- the minuet alone (2 mins +) or the whole of Lady Radnor's Suite (just 13 min +), in which the minuet appears towards the end.
Ah! - yes. Our engaging narrator takes hold of our willing mind, and makes all right with the world. Yes do go on with your tale, whilst I listen, and sip
My introduction to three Men in a Boat was the 1975 TV movie adapted by Tom Stoppard and starring Tim Curry as Jay, Michael Palin as Harris and Stephen Moore as George. If you enjoyed this audiobook and you haven't seen it, you owe it to yourself. Michael Palin in the "swans" incident (4:57:00 or thereabouts) scene by itself is worth it.
Has anyone read After supper ghost stories by the same author? It is a great read and had me laughing for days after I had read it. I highly recommend it, for anyone in need of cheering up.
😮 Musak!!! I hope you're joking. This includes composer Herbert Parry at his best. Tastefully chosen by the recording director, not the uploader- of course.
Anybody that enjoys this would also enjoy the old man and the sea Free audiobook available on TH-cam I’m happy to take some recommendations if anyone’s got any for me
I would have thought Hemingway and Jerome K Jerome were almost polar opposites in terms of writing style although, of course, both can be appreciated on their own terms. My appreciation of the skill and cleverness of Jerome K Jerome has only increased with time whereas Hemingway now seems to me to be over-rated. Just a personal view! For something really original (although a bit difficult), try 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman' by Laurence Sterne.
Timestamp:
Chapter 1 - 0:40
Chapter 2 - 21:35
Chapter 3 - 35:16
Chapter 4 - 50:58
Chapter 5 - 1:13:42
Chapter 6 - 1:32:15
Chapter 7 - 1:55:31
Chapter 8 - 2:14:55
Chapter 9 - 2:39:48
Chapter 10 - 3:00:35
Chapter 11 - 3:21:46
Chapter 12 - 3:44:50
Chapter 13 - 4:10:16
Chapter 14 - 4:38:23
Chapter 15 - 5:02:42
Chapter 16 - 5:31:56
Chapter 17 - 5:40:39
Chapter 18 - 5:57:18
Chapter 19 - 6:12:48
Akin to Tom Sharpe.Hilarious.Martin Jarvis makes it.
This book is a work of timeless comic genius. Beautifully written. Insightful about the various idiosyncrasies of people. And fantastically read. What great entertainment.
Hard to believe this was published in 1889 - the language seems so fresh, compared with other mid-Victorian works. Great classic, never out of print in 134 years. Lovely to hear it - never goes stale. And Martin Jarvis is the perfect narrator.
JKJ wrote this immediately after returning from his honeymoon on a Thames boat, describing his trip but replacing his wife with portraits of his two best friends (to say nothing of the dog). It was an immediate hit from the first episode of its serialisation, and it created a new leisure industry on the Thames, with the number of registered boats rising by 50% in the 12 months after publication. Recreating the three men's journey from Kingston-upon-Thames to Oxford and back became a popular holiday for many boaters, who would retrace every move, including gathering to drink in exactly the same pubs mentioned in the book.
This is exactly what I thought when I first read it-it really is, mostly, so contemporary that the bits that do remain you that it does come from the 19th century catch you by surprise.
(I should point out though that I first read it in translation; the original language does of course reveal its age.)
@vaclavkrpec2879 Yes, the original language does reveal its age, but only from time to time, by contrast with many contemporary authors who wrote in a more formal style which now seems very much more dated in every sentence.
Which was the language in which you first read this?
@@janebrown7231 I first read it in Czech, about 30 ears ago. I don’t remember who translated it and when; I suspect it could have been done in the ‘30s as the book belonged to my grandmother’s collection (and I doubt it’d have been printed during the Communist era-except possibly in the ‘60s. The language was pretty much modern, perhaps with a few archaisms here and there.
@vaclavkrpec2879 How interesting! I suspect you're right, this would be considered too light-hearted and decadent for a Soviet-era publication.
You have certainly perfected your written English language!
@@janebrown7231 Thank you, you’re very kind. :-)
My English got a true boost when, while commuting to work, I begun to listen to the BBC, while they still broadcasted in the Czech Republic. When I started, I was able to get about 60%, 40% in the afternoon when sports were discussed (often with Scottish footballers ;-) Scottish accent is in fact my favorite, but it takes time to get used to it). Without noticing, I got to understanding everything in about 3 months.
When BBC decided to stop broadcasting in Czechia, I replaced the radio with audio books. And since there was nobody with me in the car to look at me in a funny way, I started to repeat interesting phrases (or whole passages) aloud-not really with the intention to improve the language at first, but it did turn out to be surprisingly effective. (Of course, I work for an international company and we all routinely communicate in English, but that sort of utilitarian English is nothing compared to reading/listening to actual books.)
Cannot thank you enough for uploading this great book.
Thanks for this! Martin Jarvis is a great reader. 😀
great audiobook! it's hard to believe how this still hurts my cheeks from smiling and laughing when I've already read it a few times
My absolute favourite, since I was probably 7 years old.
Mine too, I've loved this book for 65 years.
First published in the 1889, this is wry humor from the Edwardian era. Lovely to have Martin Jarvis reading it - thanks for posting this! I was given the book for my 10th birthday in the1960s.
1889 is Victorian Era. Edwardian era was 1901 to 1909
Another great TH-cam suggestion, marvellous stuff.
Great reading, Mr. Jarvis! Entertaining and witty story. Thank you for uploading. Liked.
I feel like this must’ve been formative for Douglas Adams, but will research later.
@@AMPhibian707 It's formative for all English humour writers.
I think it must have influenced many. Observational comedy of a high order.
Martin Jarvis! Now you're talking!...where has this been hiding?
it has been around for well over a hundred years laddie !
In the UK!
@@stewartlancaster6155martin jarvis reading has not laddie
Um livro extraordinário 😂😂😂 inesquecível! Li várias vezes ❤
wow what a brilliant find!
thankyou for sharing this 🙂
and thanks TH-cam for showing it..
I love this I've heard it so many times. I wish he'd have read aloud Three men on the Bummel as well.havernt found a very good version so far
Martin Jarvis is simply wicked as a narrator, or reader. And the book is good beyond belief.
Jerome K Jerome. None other like him! A laugh a minute.
Chapter Ten is a Masterpiece.
Sitting in NZ waiting to go to work to write some damn report i will be listening to this while doing it and everything will be okay this sort of thing reminds me to be glad to be a brit
what is NZ ?
21:00 The glorious string music (just in case you fell instantly in love and need to know) is by that quintessentially English composer Hubert Parry. It's the V. Slow Minuet from Lady Radnor's Suite, first performed in 1894 with Helen, Countess of Radnor conducting her chamber orchestra playing the piece which she had commissioned.
Thanks! It is lovely!
Do you have the link for it?
@yelibenworkayeleweldegiorg7673 Links tend to get deleted.
There are versions of it on TH-cam- the minuet alone (2 mins +) or the whole of Lady Radnor's Suite (just 13 min +), in which the minuet appears towards the end.
Ah! - yes. Our engaging narrator takes hold of our willing mind, and makes all right with the world.
Yes do go on with your tale, whilst I listen, and sip
Thank yo so much!
This is a great book. I like it a lot.
this is a wonderful story
Such a comforting familiar voice
My introduction to three Men in a Boat was the 1975 TV movie adapted by Tom Stoppard and starring Tim Curry as Jay, Michael Palin as Harris and Stephen Moore as George. If you enjoyed this audiobook and you haven't seen it, you owe it to yourself. Michael Palin in the "swans" incident (4:57:00 or thereabouts) scene by itself is worth it.
Has anyone read After supper ghost stories by the same author? It is a great read and had me laughing for days after I had read it. I highly recommend it, for anyone in need of cheering up.
OMG this is the housemaids knee story my mother used to read to us!!! 😂❤
No, it is called Three Men in a Boat. Not sure who wrote The Housemaids Knee...
Thank you! This was amazing! Just a bit to much music for my tatse.
too much, taste.
Very funny indeed🎉
1:43:32 How prophetic!
To Say Nothing of the Dog
4:40:52
My favourite reader! Have you heard him reading the William books? Marvellous
Excellently read. PLEASE don't insert musak into the performance.
😮 Musak!!! I hope you're joking. This includes composer Herbert Parry at his best. Tastefully chosen by the recording director, not the uploader- of course.
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joy xxx
Tranmere Rovers fanzine 😂
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3:47:25 Please tell me that this isn’t like “the Jewish question”.
Well, it wasn't Swift's A Modest Proposal'.
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lovely reading by Martin Jarvis but annoying long bursts of loud frantic music between chapters !
Even audio book videos must have stupid music.
Anybody that enjoys this would also enjoy the old man and the sea
Free audiobook available on TH-cam
I’m happy to take some recommendations if anyone’s got any for me
P G Wodehouse works read by Nick Martin
I would have thought Hemingway and Jerome K Jerome were almost polar opposites in terms of writing style although, of course, both can be appreciated on their own terms. My appreciation of the skill and cleverness of Jerome K Jerome has only increased with time whereas Hemingway now seems to me to be over-rated. Just a personal view! For something really original (although a bit difficult), try 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman' by Laurence Sterne.
the old man and the sea is nothing like this book, no reason why anyone would like them both. Think before commenting laddie.
For impish Victorian hu.our, George and Weedon Grossmith's 'the Diary of a Nobody' is hard to beat.
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