Keeping in with Vosper
P.G. Wodehouse's "Keeping Up with Vosper" is a novel that follows the story of a man named Vosper who becomes embroiled in a series of absurd and humorous situations after he accidentally takes his wife's sleeping draught. The book is known for its witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and memorable characters.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1920 · Genre: Comedy, Fiction, Satire · 8,150 words
First lines
The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
"Women," said the young man, "are the limit. "
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Fiction, Satire, Farce, Short Story
- Length: 8,150 words
- Structure: 1 section, 330 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — P. G. Wodehouse is renowned for his comedic and satirical writing, with characters often caught in humorous situations.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction characterized by imagined events and characters.
- Satire — Wodehouse's books often contain satire as a major element, presenting social critique with humor.
- Farce — The book contains elements of farce, including improbable situations and exaggerated characters.
Tags
comedy · humor · satire · British literature · early 20th century · social class · romance · witty dialogue · character-driven · lighthearted · farce · misunderstandings