Psmith in the City by P. G. Wodehouse

Psmith in the City is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in 1910. The story follows the adventures of Psmith, a young man from England who has recently inherited a large fortune. Psmith moves to New York City and becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures, including a romantic entanglement with a beautiful socialite and a scheme to expose a fraudulent spiritualist. Along the way, Psmith's wit and resourcefulness are put to the test as he navigates the complexities of high society and outwits his adversaries.

By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1910 · Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Coming of Age · 30 chapters · 63,612 words

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Considering what a prominent figure Mr. John Bickersdyke was to be in Mike Jackson's life, it was only appropriate that he should make a dramatic entry into it. This he did by walking behind the bowler's arm when Mike had scored ninety-eight, causing him thereby to be clean bowled by a long-hop.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: P. G. Wodehouse
• Date: 1910 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Coming of Age
• Length: 63,612 words
• Structure: 30 chapters, 1,353 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Comedy — The book is part of the Psmith series, which is known for its comic and humorous elements. It features comical situations and dialogues which create a light-hearted and amusing reading experience.
• Adventure — The protagonist, Psmith's adventures and escapades in the New Asiatic Bank of London form the main plot of the story.
• Coming of Age — The book follows the journey of Psmith and Mike, as they navigate through adulthood, dealing with issues like work and responsibility. It shows the characters developing and changing as they age.

Tags

humor · comedy · satire · British literature · early 20th century · novel · friendship · adventure · city life · social class · romance · workplace

Contents

• Mr. Bickersdyke Walks Behind the Bowler's Arm
• Mike Hears Bad News
• The New Era Begins
• First Steps in a Business Career
• The Other Man
• Psmith Explains
• Going Into Winter Quarters
• The Friendly Native
• The Haunting of Mr. Bickersdyke
• Mr. Bickersdyke Addresses His Constituents
• Misunderstood
• In a Nutshell
• Mike Is Moved On
• Mr. Waller Appears in a New Light
• Stirring Times on the Common
• Further Developments
• Sunday Supper
• Psmith Makes a Discovery
• The Illness of Edward
• Concerning a Cheque
• Psmith Makes Inquiries
• And Takes Steps
• Mr. Bickersdyke Makes a Concession
• The Spirit of Unrest
• At the Telephone
• Breaking the News
• At Lord's
• Psmith Arranges His Future
• And Mike's
• The Last Sad Farewells

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)
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