Leave It to Jeeves
Leave It to Jeeves is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in 1922. The story follows the misadventures of Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves as they navigate various social situations and personal conflicts. Throughout the book, Jeeves proves himself to be a capable and resourceful servant, always managing to find solutions to Bertie's problems with ease and grace. The novel is known for its witty dialogue and humorous situations, and is considered a classic of English literature.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1922 · Genre: Comedy, Fiction, Short Story Collection · 8,292 words
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Jeeves -- my man, you know -- is really a most extraordinary chap. So capable. Honestly, I shouldn't know what to do without him. On broader lines he's like those chappies who sit peering sadly over the marble battlements at the Pennsylvania Station in the place marked "Inquiries. " You know the Johnnies I mean. You go up to them and say: "When's the next train for Melonsquashville, Tennessee? " and they reply, without stopping to think, "Two-forty-three, track ten, change at San Francisco. " And they're right every time. Well, Jeeves gives you just the same impression of omniscience.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1922 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Fiction, Short Story Collection, Literary
- Length: 8,292 words
- Structure: 1 section, 228 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The novel features complex, often humorous situations that the protagonist, Jeeves, has to solve
- Fiction — The novel is a made-up story set in the 20th-century British society
- Short Story Collection — The book is a collection of short stories featuring the same characters
- Literary — The novel's sophisticated language, nuanced characterization, and insightful commentary on society fall within the purview of the literary genre
Tags
comedy · humor · British literature · novel · satire · upper class · servant · wit · romance · adventure · social commentary · character-driven