A Bit of Luck for Mabel
Mabel is the protagonist of A Bit of Luck for Mabel, a novel by P.G. Wodehouse. The story follows Mabel's journey as she navigates various challenges and obstacles, including her own insecurities and the antics of those around her. Throughout the book, Wodehouse uses humor and wit to explore themes of luck, chance, and the unpredictability of life.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1905 · Genre: Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Adventure · 8,947 words
First lines
"Life, laddie," said Ukridge, "is very rum. "
He had been lying for some time silent on the sofa, his face toward the ceiling; and I had supposed that he was asleep. But now it appeared that it was thought, not slumber that had caused his unwonted quietude.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Adventure
- Length: 8,947 words
- Structure: 1 section, 252 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book features Wodehouse's signature humorous dialogue, comic situations, and witty wordplay, placing it squarely in the comedy genre.
- Romantic Comedy — The story's focus on Mabel's unfortunate luck in love, and her subsequent comedic adventures in romance, makes this a romantic comedy.
- Adventure — The plot involves numerous comedic escapades and misadventures, giving it elements of an adventure story.
Tags
comedy · romance · humor · British literature · short story · lighthearted · satire · social class · love · friendship · misunderstanding · adventure