The Coming of Gowf
The story is about King Merolchazzar, who rules over Oom with an iron fist and a passion for golf. He's a bit of a tyrant, but he's also a great golfer, and his people love him for it. One day, the Princess of the Outer Isles arrives at the palace, and Merolchazzar is immediately smitten. But things get complicated when he discovers that she's been converted to a new religion called Gowf, which involves playing golf as a form of worship. Despite this, Merolchazzar is determined to win her heart, and he begins to learn more about the game of Gowf. He even starts to play it with the Princess, and they become inseparable. As their relationship deepens, Merolchazzar becomes more and more obsessed with golf. He builds a new course in the palace gardens, and he spends every waking moment practicing his swing. The people of Oom are initially skeptical of Gowf, but as they see how much joy it brings to their beloved king, they begin to convert as well. Soon, the entire kingdom is playing golf, and Merolchazzar's passion for the game becomes a unifying force. In the end, Merolchazzar and the Princess get married in a grand ceremony, surrounded by their friends and subjects. They spend their honeymoon playing golf together, and they return to the palace as a happy couple. The story ends with the editor of a magazine reading the manuscript and deciding to publish it. He gives the author a purse of gold and throws him out, but not before praising his work. Overall, the story is a lighthearted and humorous tale about the power of golf to bring people together. It's a fun and entertaining read, with plenty of witty dialogue and clever wordplay.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1920 · Genre: Comedy, Sports Fiction, Short Stories · 7,424 words
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Prologue
After we had sent in our card and waited for a few hours in the marbled anteroom, a bell rang and the majordomo, parting the priceless curtains, ushered us in to where the editor sat writing at his desk. We advanced on all fours, knocking our head reverently on the Aubusson carpet.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Sports Fiction, Short Stories
- Length: 7,424 words
- Structure: 1 section, 179 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — This book is often described as comedic due to P.G. Wodehouse's humorous writing style and playful character interactions.
- Sports Fiction — The story revolves around the game of golf, or 'gowf' as it is whimsically pronounced in the book, making it fit into the genre of sports fiction.
- Short Stories — The book is a collection of nine short stories all focused on the theme of the game of golf.
Tags
humor · comedy · golf · sports · British literature · satire · novel · fiction · lighthearted · character-driven · social commentary · romance