Jane Gets Off the Fairway
The story revolves around Jane, who has been living apart from her husband William due to her own selfish desires. She has been neglecting their child, Braid, and prioritizing her own ambitions over family life. Jane's world is turned upside down when she discovers that Rodney Spelvin, a man she had been seeing, has been telling every girl he meets that they are the inspiration for his art. This revelation sparks a crisis of conscience in Jane, who realizes how selfish she has been and how much she has neglected her family. Just as Jane is coming to terms with her mistakes, William appears at her doorstep, having been sending her white violets on their anniversary every year. The gesture touches Jane's heart, and she is overcome with emotion as she reunites with her husband. The story ends with Jane and William deciding to return to their little cottage together, leaving behind the selfish ambitions that had driven them apart.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1940 · Genre: Comedy, Romance, Adventure · 9,743 words
First lines
The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf club's popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green. As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his Wodehouse on the Niblick, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light. He perceived the secretary skimming to and fro like a questing dog.
"You have lost something? " he inquired, courteously.
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Jane Gets Off the Fairway is listed on Textopian as a novella by P. G. Wodehouse, dated 1940 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1940 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 9,743 words
- Structure: 1 section, 278 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book, 'Jane Gets Off the Fairway', like most of Wodehouse's works, is written with a comedic slant and witty dialogue.
- Romance — The narrative includes elements of romance, with its characters experiencing romantic situations and dilemmas.
- Adventure — It has a sense of adventure, revolving around Jane's journey and experiences.
Tags
humor · comedy · golf · romance · British literature · satire · social class · relationships · adventure · lighthearted · character-driven · witty dialogue