Bill the Bloodhound
Bill the Bloodhound is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in 1907. The story follows the adventures of Bill, a bloodhound with a keen sense of smell and a knack for getting into trouble. Bill becomes embroiled in a series of absurd and humorous situations, including chasing after a group of mischievous monkeys and becoming lost in a dense jungle. Despite his many misadventures, Bill remains a lovable and endearing character, capturing the hearts of readers with his good-natured spirit and unwavering determination.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1925 · Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Adventure · 6,798 words
First lines
There's a divinity that shapes our ends. Consider the case of Henry Pifield Rice, detective.
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Bill the Bloodhound is listed on Textopian as a short story by P. G. Wodehouse, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Adventure, Literature, Fiction
- Length: 6,798 words
- Structure: 1 section, 151 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book, like many of Wodehouse's works, is a humorous tale featuring quirky characters and comedic situations.
- Mystery — The protagonist, Bill, is a detective and the story revolves around him solving a mystery.
- Adventure — Bill's investigations lead him on various adventures throughout the story.
- Literature — Wodehouse's classical and refined writing style falls under the genre of literature.
Tags
mystery · detective · humor · adventure · canine · fiction · whodunit · lighthearted · British · short story · satire · suspense