The Autograph Hunters
The Autograph Hunters is a short story by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in 1925. The story follows the adventures of a group of autograph hunters who are determined to obtain the signature of the famous actor, Sir John Hargraves. Despite their best efforts, they are repeatedly thwarted by Sir John's cunning and resourcefulness. In the end, they are left with nothing but a series of humorous mishaps and misadventures.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1908 · Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Satire · 2,558 words
First lines
Dunstable had his reasons for wishing to obtain Mr. Montagu Watson's autograph, but admiration for that gentleman's novels was not one of them.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Satire, Fiction, Action
- Length: 2,558 words
- Structure: 1 section, 103 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — P. G. Wodehouse is known for his humorous tales, and 'The Autograph Hunters' uses wit, irony, and absurd situations for comic effect.
- Adventure — The narrative of 'The Autograph Hunters' includes elements of an adventure story, with its protagonists embarking on a quest for celebrity autographs.
- Satire — The book offers a satirical look at the obsession with celebrity and the lengths people will go to get an autograph.
- Fiction — The plot, characters, and settings in 'The Autograph Hunters' are all invented, classifying it as a work of fiction.
Tags
humor · comedy · satire · fiction · British literature · short stories · entertainment · celebrity · autographs · adventure · social commentary · character-driven