Chester Forgets Himself
Chester Forgets Himself is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, published in 1933. The story follows the misadventures of Chester, a wealthy man who has lost his memory after a blow to the head. As he tries to piece together his past and regain his memories, he becomes embroiled in a series of absurd and humorous situations.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1975 · Genre: Comedy, Fiction, Satire · 10,336 words
First lines
The afternoon was warm and heavy. Butterflies loafed languidly in the sunshine, birds panted in the shady recesses of the trees.
The Oldest Member, snug in his favourite chair, had long since succumbed to the drowsy influence of the weather. His eyes were closed, his chin sunk upon his breast. The pipe which he had been smoking lay beside him on the turf, and ever and anon there proceeded from him a muffled snore.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1975 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Fiction, Satire
- Length: 10,336 words
- Structure: 1 section, 223 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The works of P. G. Wodehouse are largely comedic, employing humor as a mainstay of the plot and characterization. Most of his work revolves around amusing situations and comedic misunderstandings.
- Fiction — Wodehouse's work, including 'Chester Forgets Himself', is a product of his imagination and involves a narrative primarily based around imagined events and characters.
- Satire — Many of Wodehouse's stories, including 'Chester Forgets Himself', involve a satirical look at class and society norms of the time. He often uses irony and hyperbole for comedic, critical commentary.
Tags
comedy · humor · British literature · novel · satire · romance · social class · identity · memory · misunderstanding · character development · lighthearted