Ukridge Rounds a Nasty Corner
Ukridge Rounds a Nasty Corner is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in 1922. The story follows the misadventures of Ukridge, a charming but irresponsible man who always seems to find himself in trouble. When Ukridge inherits a large sum of money from an eccentric uncle, he sets out to invest it in a new business venture: a luxury hotel on a remote island. However, things quickly go awry as Ukridge's plans are foiled by a series of mishaps and misunderstandings. Despite the challenges, Ukridge remains undeterred, convinced that his latest scheme will finally bring him the success he has always craved.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1922 · Genre: Comedy, Short Stories, Fiction · 9,257 words
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The late Sir Rupert Lakenheath, K. C. M. G., C. B., M. V. O., was one of those men at whom their countries point with pride. Until his retirement on a pension in the year 1906, he had been Governor of various insanitary outposts of the British Empire situated around the equator, and as such had won respect and esteem from all. A kindly editor of my acquaintance secured for me the job of assisting the widow of this great administrator to prepare his memoirs for publication; and on a certain summer afternoon I had just finished arraying myself suitably for my first call on her at her residence in Thurloe Square, South Kensington, when there was a knock at the door, and Bowles, my landlord, entered, bearing gifts.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1922 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Short Stories, Fiction, Literature
- Length: 9,257 words
- Structure: 1 section, 239 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — Wodehouse's writing is typically infused with humor and light-hearted charm, and 'Ukridge Rounds a Nasty Corner' continues this trend.
- Short Stories — 'Ukridge Rounds a Nasty Corner' is part of Wodehouse's Ukridge collection, which comprises several short stories.
- Fiction — The book, like all others by Wodehouse, falls into the broad genre of Fiction.
- Literature — Wodehouse’s books are globally acclaimed and studied, therefore falling into the genre of Literature as well.
Tags
humor · comedy · fiction · British literature · short stories · satire · adventure · character-driven · lighthearted · witty · social commentary · romance