Mike by P. G. Wodehouse (1909)

Mike by P.G. Wodehouse: A young man from a wealthy family who is spoiled and lazy, but also charming and witty. He is the protagonist of many of Wodehouse's stories and is known for his mischievous antics and love of practical jokes.

By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1909 · Genre: Sports fiction, Coming-of-age, Humor · 59 chapters · 131,605 words

First lines

It was a morning in the middle of April, and the Jackson family were consequently breakfasting in comparative silence. The cricket season had not begun, and except during the cricket season they were in the habit of devoting their powerful minds at breakfast almost exclusively to the task of victualling against the labours of the day. In May, June, July, and August the silence was broken. The three grown-up Jacksons played regularly in first-class cricket, and there was always keen competition among their brothers and sisters for the copy of the Sportsman which was to be found on the hall table with the letters.

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Mike is listed on Textopian as a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, dated 1909 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: P. G. Wodehouse
• Date: 1909 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Sports fiction, Coming-of-age, Humor, Adventure
• Length: 131,605 words
• Structure: 59 chapters, 3,914 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Sports fiction — The book, 'Mike' tells the story primarily concerning a young man's journey through competitive sport which is Cricket, and thus, best falls under the Sports Fiction genre.
• Coming-of-age — The narrative follows the growth and development of the main character Mike, from his school days to adulthood, thus it can be classified as a Coming-of-age story.
• Humor — Much like the other works of P. G. Wodehouse, the book employs humor in its narration, hence it falls under the genre of humor.
• Adventure — The main character experiences various school adventures and misadventures, so the book also pertains to the Adventure genre.

Tags

humor · comedy · school · friendship · adventure · sports · youth · British · satire · coming-of-age · romance · pranks

Contents

• Mike
• The Journey Down
• Mike Finds a Friendly Native
• At the Nets
• Revelry by Night
• In Which a Tight Corner Is Evaded
• In Which Mike Is Discussed
• A Row with the Town
• Before the Storm
• The Great Picnic
• The Conclusion of the Picnic
• Mike Gets His Chance
• The M. C. C. Match
• A Slight Imbroglio
• Mike Creates a Vacancy
• An Expert Examination
• Another Vacancy
• Bob Has News to Impart
• Mike Goes to Sleep Again
• The Team Is Filled Up
• Marjory the Frank
• Wyatt Is Reminded of an Engagement
• A Surprise for Mr. Appleby
• Caught
• Marching Orders
• The Aftermath
• The Ripton Match
• Mike Wins Home
• Wyatt Again
• Mr. Jackson Makes Up His Mind
• Sedleigh
• Psmith
• Staking Out a Claim
• Guerilla Warfare
• Unpleasantness in the Small Hours
• Adair
• Mike Finds Occupation
• The Fire Brigade Meeting
• Achilles Leaves His Tent
• The Match with Downing's
• The Singular Behavior of Jellicoe
• Jellicoe Goes on the Sick-List
• Mike Recieves a Commission
• And Fulfils It
• Pursuit
• The Decoration of Sammy
• Mr. Downing on the Scent
• The Sleuthhound
• A Check
• The Destroyer of Evidence
• Mainly About Boots
• On the Trail Again
• The Kettle Method
• Adair Has a Word with Mike
• Clearing the Air
• In Which Peace Is Declared
• Mr. Downing Moves
• The Artist Claims His Work
• Sedleigh v. Wrykyn

More by P. G. Wodehouse

• The Head of Kay's (1903)
• A Damsel in Distress (1919)
• A Gentleman of Leisure (1910)
• A Prefect's Uncle (1903)
• Indiscretions of Archie (1920)
• Archibald's Benefit (1924)
• The Clicking of Cuthbert (1928)
• A Woman Is Only a Woman (1935)
• All works by P. G. Wodehouse