Diary of a Pilgrimage

<p>When Jerome K Jerome and his friend decide to attend the Oberammergau Passion Play an Easter pageant that is performed in Oberlin Germany once every decade they turn the trip into a vacation. From London to Germany the pair plan a cross-continent trip excited to sight-see and experience different cultures. However the friends run into conflict before they even take off unsure what to pack. While they sort through contradicting advice from others the pair cannot decide if it would be worse to take more than they need or less. After they defeat their relatable packing struggle they finally embark on their journey. The men encounter even more troubles as they struggle to find directions board their train and overcome cultural barriers. However through unfamiliar foods strange beds and misunderstandings it is impossible to miscommunicate the gorgeous landmarks they encounter including the Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine river. Their vacation may not go as planned but it most certainly will be memorable! </p><p> Featuring misadventures iconic settings and admirable friendship Jerome K. Jerome's <i> Diary of a Pilgrimage</i> is a genius work of comedic nonfiction. Written in the form of essays depicting memorable anecdotes Jerome's work is composed by delightful humorous prose and poignant observations. Mixing humor and sentiment Jerome extends his observations to everyday life and uses the details of his journey to paint broader truths about civilization and the human race. With vivid descriptions of the social scene and stunning landscapes of major European cities such as London Cologne and Munich <i>Diary of a Pilgrimage</i> paints a perfect image of the journey allowing readers to experience a vicarious adventure throughout 19th century Europe. </ p><p>This edition of <i>Diary of a Pilgrimage </i> by Jerome K. Jerome features a stunning new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations <i>Diary of a Pilgrimage </i> caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the original hilarity of Jerome's work. </p>