Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest
Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in 1920. The story follows Bertie Wooster, a young man who finds himself in a predicament when he unintentionally invites an unwelcome guest to his home, Jeeves. As the guest causes chaos and confusion, Bertie turns to his trusty butler Jeeves for help in resolving the situation. The novel is known for its witty dialogue and humorous situations, as well as its exploration of themes such as class and social status.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1940 · Genre: Humor, Satire, Fiction · 8,599 words
First lines
I'm not absolutely certain of my facts, but I rather fancy it's Shakespeare -- or, if not, it's some equally brainy lad -- who says that it's always just when a chappie is feeling particularly top-hole, and more than usually braced with things in general that Fate sneaks up behind him with a bit of lead piping. There's no doubt the man's right. It's absolutely that way with me. Take, for instance, the fairly rummy matter of Lady Malvern and her son Wilmot. A moment before they turned up, I was just thinking how thoroughly all right everything was.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1940 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Satire, Fiction
- Length: 8,599 words
- Structure: 1 section, 271 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — P. G. Wodehouse's Jeeves series is renowned for its light comedic tone, witty dialogue, and humorous situational comedy.
- Satire — The novel satirizes the British class system and other societal norms, typical of Wodehouse's work.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, with a narrative created from a non-real universe.
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comedy · humor · British literature · P.G. Wodehouse · Jeeves · Bertie Wooster · slapstick · satire · upper class · social commentary · short stories · character-driven