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VIVA EDUCATION Viva Classics: Three Men in a Boat by Viva Education
On realizing what the drudgery of a mundane life has done to their health and mind the narrator J. and his friends George and Harris leave for a boat trip on the Thames with their pet dog Montmorency Thus unfolds a beautiful narrative that not only describes the quaintness of the English suburbs but also tells a remarkable story of friendship and fun - the heartfelt joy of travelling with friends. Sarcastic and humorous in mood the story often delves into nostalgia which is personal and also deeply historical. The general mood of excitement and adventure is sometimes broken by poignant streaks of reflections and meditations making the readers see what life comes to.In this genuinely humorous story of four characters embarking on a boat trip for a fortnight Jerome K. Jerome reveals the light-hearted yet grim character of life that always overwhelms us. This student’s edition of the classic has the following key features:A detailed author biographyA critical introduction for a wider social and cultural perspectiveInsightful commentary background information thinking points and logical puzzles in understand think solve and exploreBefore we begin: Pre-reading questions and activities to rouse the reader’s interestGlossary: Meanings of archaic or difficult words in the form of footnotesChapter summary: A recap of each chapter in simple languageUnderstanding the text: Fact-based and inferential questions for assessmentActivities: Research questions to learn and explore beyond the textThe story in pictures: A graphic plot overview