An International Affair
The novel revolves around a complex web of international intrigue and espionage. A high-ranking government official is embroiled in a clandestine affair with a foreign diplomat's wife, leading to a series of events that threaten global stability. As tensions escalate, the protagonist becomes increasingly entangled in a world of deception and betrayal. The lines between loyalty and duty are blurred, and the consequences of their actions become catastrophic. The narrative explores themes of power, corruption, and the human cost of international politics. Through a gripping and suspenseful plot, the novel delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the devastating effects of unchecked ambition.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1903 · Genre: Comedy, Romance, Satire · 4,172 words
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PART I
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Satire, Fiction
- Length: 4,172 words
- Structure: 1 section, 118 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — P. G. Wodehouse's 'An International Affair' features his typical humorous approach to depicting British high society during the early 20th century.
- Romance — The book depicts romantic involvements within its plot, making this genre second relevant.
- Satire — Wodehouse routinely satirizes the behaviors and pretensions of the English upper class, which is present in 'An International Affair'.
- Fiction — The work is a product of Wodehouse's imagination and doesn't involve real characters or events, making it a work of fiction.
Tags
comedy · romance · satire · British literature · humor · adventure · social commentary · upper class · love story · misunderstandings · witty dialogue · character-driven