The Code of the Woosters by P. G. Wodehouse
In this comedic British novel, a wealthy and idle young man and his valet navigate a series of mishaps and misunderstandings involving a cow-creamer, an antique book, a policeman's helmet, and a pair of star-crossed lovers. Throughout the story, the young man's valet employs his intelligence and cunning to rescue his employer from various predicaments, often involving troublesome relatives and romantic entanglements. The story is a classic example of 20th-century humor and satire, filled with witty dialogue and absurd situations.
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- Published
- 1938
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Il Codice Dei Wooster
- The Code Of The Woosters
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This book is on the following 12 lists:
- 14th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 15th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 26th on 100 Must-Read Classics, as Chosen by our Readers (Penguin (UK))
- 100th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 2170th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Books to Love (Sunday Times)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- A Hundred Novels to Change Your Life (The Daily Mail)
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)