Bingo and the Little Woman
Bingo and the Little Woman is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in 1924. The story follows Bingo Little, a young man who inherits a large sum of money from his recently deceased uncle, but must navigate a series of challenges to claim his inheritance. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including the beautiful and intelligent Lady Constance Keeble, who becomes his love interest. The novel is known for its witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and memorable characters, which are typical of Wodehouse's work. It is considered one of his best works and is often cited as a prime example of the "English country house" genre of literature.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1905 · Genre: Comedy, Fiction, Romance · 8,129 words
First lines
It must have been a week or so after the departure of Claude and Eustace that I ran into young Bingo Little in the smoking room of the Senior Liberal Club. He was lying back in an armchair with his mouth open and a sort of goofy expression in his eyes, while a grey-bearded cove in the middle distance watched him with so much dislike that I concluded that Bingo had pinched his favourite seat. That's the worst of being in a strange club -- absolutely without intending it, you find yourself constantly trampling upon the vested interests of the Oldest Inhabitants.
"Hallo, face," I said.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Fiction, Romance
- Length: 8,129 words
- Structure: 1 section, 301 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book is filled with humorous dialogue and comic scenarios typical to Wodehouse’s writing style.
- Fiction — The book is a work of prose based on imaginary events and characters, including the whimsical protagonist, Bingo, and his love interest, the 'little woman'.
- Romance — The story revolves around Bingo's romantic escapades and his relationship with the 'little woman'.
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humor · comedy · British literature · short stories · satire · romance · social class · character-driven · lighthearted · witty dialogue · eccentric characters · vintage