A Gentleman of Leisure

Name: A Gentleman of Leisure
Author: P. G. Wodehouse

A Gentleman of Leisure by P.G. Wodehouse: Plot Summary: The novel follows the life of a wealthy young man named Reginald Fitzgerald, who has grown tired of his mundane and predictable life as a gentleman of leisure. He decides to take a break from his luxurious lifestyle and travel to America to find adventure and excitement. Along the way, he meets various characters, including a beautiful young woman named Madeline Wychwood, who becomes his love interest. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Madeline's father does not approve of Reginald's lack of wealth or social status. The novel follows Reginald's adventures and misadventures as he navigates his way through America and tries to win over Madeline's father.

By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1910 · Genre: Comedy, Romance, Adventure · 30 chapters · 85,909 words

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The main smoking room of the Strollers' Club had been filling for the last half-hour, and was now nearly full. In many ways the Strollers', though not the most magnificent, is the pleasantest club in New York. Its ideals are those of the Savage Club -- comfort without pomp -- and it is given over after eleven o'clock at night mainly to the Stage. Everybody is young, clean-shaven, and full of conversation -- and the conversation strikes a purely professional note.

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Work type: Novel
Author: P. G. Wodehouse
Date: 1910 CE
Language: English
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Adventure, Crime
Length: 85,909 words
Structure: 30 chapters, 2,558 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Comedy — The book is primarily a comedy, featuring humorous characters and comedic situations. P. G. Wodehouse is famous for his comedic writing style and wit, as demonstrated by this book.
Romance — There are romantic subplots within the story, providing relationships between characters that define their decisions and interactions.
Adventure — The story contains elements of adventure, including unexpected events, travels, and escapades that the protagonist experiences throughout.
Crime — Elements of crime and burglary are woven into the plot, impacting the course of events and character actions.