The Magic Plus Fours
The Magic Plus Fours is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in 1932. The story follows the adventures of a group of young people who are invited to a mysterious mansion for a weekend retreat. Upon their arrival, they discover that the mansion has the ability to manipulate time and space, causing chaos and confusion among the guests. As the weekend progresses, the guests find themselves caught up in a series of absurd and hilarious events, including a game of "Plus Fours," in which the players must guess the next number in a sequence of random numbers. The novel is known for its witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and memorable characters, and is considered a classic of comedic literature.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1939 · Genre: Comedy, Literature, Short Stories · 8,252 words
First lines
"After all," said the young man, "golf is only a game. "
He spoke bitterly and with the air of one who has been following a train of thought. He had come into the smoking-room of the clubhouse in low spirits at the dusky close of a November evening, and for some minutes had been sitting, silent and moody, staring at the log fire.
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The Magic Plus Fours is listed on Textopian as a novella by P. G. Wodehouse, dated 1939 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1939 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Literature, Short Stories, Sports
- Length: 8,252 words
- Structure: 1 section, 187 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The author, P. G. Wodehouse, is known for his comedic writing, and 'The Magic Plus Fours' features his signature humorous dialogue and situations.
- Literature — The book is a work of an esteemed English author, P. G. Wodehouse, often considered classical English literature.
- Short Stories — 'The Magic Plus Fours' is a collection of short stories, thus categorizing it under this genre.
- Sports — The book includes themes and episodes of golf, serving as the book's central theme, categorising it as a 'sports' genre.
Tags
comedy · humor · British literature · novel · satire · romance · golf · upper class · social commentary · character-driven · lighthearted · witty