The Good Angel by P. G. Wodehouse
The Good Angel is a novel by P.G. Wodehouse, first published in 1907. The story follows the adventures of a young man named George Earle, who is sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit. While on death row, George meets an angel named Aunt Agatha, who helps him escape and find redemption. Along the way, George encounters various characters, including a group of criminals, a detective, and a beautiful woman named Lady Betty. The novel is known for its witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and memorable characters.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1931 · Genre: Comedy, Fiction, Satire · 6,461 words
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Any man under thirty years of age who tells you he is not afraid of an English butler lies. He may not show his fear. Outwardly he may be brave -- aggressive even, perhaps to the extent of calling the great man "Here! " or "Hi! " But, in his heart, when he meets that cold, blue, introspective eye, he quakes.
The effect that Keggs, the butler at the Keiths', had on Martin Rossiter was to make him feel as if he had been caught laughing in a cathedral. He fought against the feeling. He asked himself who Keggs was, anyway; and replied defiantly that Keggs was a Menial -- and an overfed Menial. But all the while he knew that logic was useless.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1931 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Fiction, Satire, Romantic Fiction
- Length: 6,461 words
- Structure: 1 section, 211 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — P. G. Wodehouse's writings are typically comedic in nature, involving humorously complicated plotlines and witty dialogue.
- Fiction — The book is a fabricated narrative, falling squarely into the genre of fiction.
- Satire — Wodehouse is known for his satirical flair and 'The Good Angel' does not deviate, poking fun at certain societal norms and idiosyncrasies.
- Romantic Fiction — Like many of Wodehouse's works, this book also contains romantic elements, making it partly fall into the genre of romantic fiction.
Tags
comedy · humor · romance · satire · British literature · early 20th century · lighthearted · character-driven · social class · misunderstandings · witty dialogue · eccentric characters