A Sea of Troubles by P. G. Wodehouse
A Sea of Troubles is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, published in 1930. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves as they become embroiled in a series of absurd and humorous situations. The book is known for its witty dialogue and clever plot twists, and is considered a classic of English literature.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1936 · Genre: Comedy, Fiction, Adventure · 4,973 words
First lines
Mr. Meggs's mind was made up. He was going to commit suicide.
There had been moments, in the interval which had elapsed between the first inception of the idea and his present state of fixed determination, when he had wavered. In these moments he had debated, with Hamlet, the question whether it was nobler in the mind to suffer, or to take arms against a sea of troubles and by opposing end them. But all that was over now. He was resolved.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1936 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Fiction, Adventure, Satire
- Length: 4,973 words
- Structure: 1 section, 112 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — P. G. Wodehouse is known for his humorous and witty writing style, and this is displayed prominently in 'A Sea of Troubles'.
- Fiction — The book presents a narrative involving imaginary people and events.
- Adventure — The plot of the book follows characters embarking on a series of exciting experiences.
- Satire — Elements of exaggeration, irony and ridicule are used in the book for humorous effect and social critique.
Tags
comedy · humor · romance · adventure · British literature · satire · social class · misunderstandings · character-driven · lighthearted · witty · eccentric characters