The Heart of a Goof by P. G. Wodehouse
The Heart of a Goof is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in 1971. The story follows the misadventures of a young man named Freddie Widgeon, who becomes embroiled in a series of absurd and humorous situations after he accidentally marries a woman he does not love. With his usual wit and humor, Wodehouse explores themes of love, marriage, and the absurdity of life.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1902 · Genre: Humor, Short story collection, Satire · 9,632 words
First lines
It was a morning when all Nature shouted "Fore! " The breeze, as it blew gently up from the valley, seemed to bring a message of hope and cheer, whispering of chip-shots holed and brassies landing squarely on the meat. The fairway, as yet unscarred by the irons of a hundred dubs, smiled greenly up at the azure sky; and the sun, peeping above the trees, looked like a giant golf ball perfectly lofted by the mashie of some unseen god and about to drop dead by the pin of the eighteenth. It was the day of the opening of the course after the long winter, and a crowd of considerable dimensions had collected at the first tee. Plus fours gleamed in the sunshine, and the air was charged with happy anticipation.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Short story collection, Satire, Fiction, Sports
- Length: 9,632 words
- Structure: 1 section, 244 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — P. G. Wodehouse is predominantly known for his humorous writing style and character interactions, and this book is no exception.
- Short story collection — The Heart of a Goof is a collection of short stories, which are each distinct but also tie together.
- Satire — The book satirizes various aspects of British society and human behavior.
- Fiction — The Heart of a Goof is a work of fiction, where events and characters are invented and not based on real people.
Tags
humor · comedy · satire · romance · British literature · short stories · lighthearted · witty · character-driven · social commentary · eccentric characters · vintage