The Inimitable Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse
This book is a collection of humorous short stories set in 1920s London, featuring the iconic characters of a wealthy, hapless young man and his intelligent, resourceful butler. The narrative revolves around the young man's various misadventures, often involving his eccentric friends and relatives, and the butler's ingenious solutions to save the day. The stories are characterized by their witty dialogue, slapstick humor, and satirical commentary on the British upper class.
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- Published
- 1923
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Jeeves
- My Man Jeeves
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- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Daily Telegraph)
- Everything You Should Read without Being a Library Rat (Book by Luiz Carlos Lisboa)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)