Piccadilly Jim by P. G. Wodehouse
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| Author | Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975 |
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| Title | Piccadilly Jim |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Piccadilly Jim" by P. G. Wodehouse is a humorous novel written during the early 20th century, known for its wit and engaging characters. The story revolves around the titular character, Jimmy Crocker, a young man who has become notorious in London society for his wild behavior. The narrative portrays the eccentricities of family life and societal expectations through multiple characters, including Mr. Peter Pett, his overbearing wife Nesta, and other colorful personalities who navigate the complexities of relationships amidst comedic chaos. The opening of "Piccadilly Jim" introduces readers to Mr. Peter Pett, a financier struggling to find peace in his chaotic home environment, dominated by his wife Nesta and her entourage of aspiring writers. As Mr. Pett expresses his frustrations about his stepson Ogden, who embodies the precocious and irritating traits of youth, the stage is set for a clash of wills. The scene shifts as Mr. Pett's thoughts lead him to contemplate Jimmy Crocker, his distant relative, who is causing a stir in society back in New York. As the story unfolds, comically escalating situations emerge, ultimately hinting at a plot involving family intervention and misadventures in both London and America, setting the tone for a delightful romp through Wodehouse's trademark farcical storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Piccadilly (London, England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2005 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 200 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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