Piccadilly Jim by P. G. Wodehouse

Name: Piccadilly Jim
Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Piccadilly Jim is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in 1915. The story follows the adventures of Jim Fothergill, a young man who inherits a large sum of money and decides to use it to fund his wildest dreams, including buying a yacht and traveling the world. Along the way, he encounters various characters, including a beautiful woman named Daphne and a scheming businessman named Blenkinsop, who try to take advantage of him. The novel is known for its witty dialogue and humorous situations, as well as its exploration of themes such as wealth, class, and the nature of happiness.

By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1915 · Genre: Comedy, Romance, Adventure · 26 chapters · 97,885 words

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The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard. As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you. Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock. The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda. Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library. It is a house which is impossible to overlook: and it was probably for this reason that Mrs. Pett insisted on her husband buying it, for she was a woman who liked to be noticed.

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Work type: Novel
Author: P. G. Wodehouse
Date: 1915 CE
Language: English
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Adventure, Drama
Length: 97,885 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 2,745 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Comedy — The book is full of humorous dialogues, comic scenarios and has been described by the author as a light comedy.
Romance — A significant subplot of the book revolves around love and relationships, as the main character, Jim, tries to win the heart of his love interest.
Adventure — The protagonist, Jim, undergoes several adventures including impersonations, brawls and escapades.
Drama — The book features several dramatic elements including conflicts, resolutions and character development.