The Intrusion of Jimmy : A Humorous Tale of Society and Mischief
Overview
P. G. Wodehouse's The Intrusion of Jimmy is an early comic novel that showcases the author's unmistakable wit, lively characters, and talent for turning social complications into delightful farce. First published in 1910, the novel reflects Wodehouse's developing style that would later make him one of the most beloved humorists in English literature.
The story follows Jimmy Pitt, an easygoing young man who becomes unexpectedly entangled in a web of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and romantic complications. What begins as a quiet stay in New York soon spirals into chaos when Jimmy becomes involved with a group of eccentric characters whose schemes and secrets threaten to overturn the orderly world around him.
Set amid fashionable society and bustling city life, the novel moves quickly through a series of humorous situations, misunderstandings, and improbable encounters. Wodehouse's trademark lightness of touch and comic timing transform everyday social mishaps into sparkling entertainment.
Although written early in his career, The Intrusion of Jimmy already reveals the qualities that would later define Wodehouse's celebrated fiction-clever dialogue, playful narrative voice, and a joyful sense of comic absurdity.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781604598285
- ISBN-10: 160459828X
- Publisher: SMK Books
- Publish Date: September 2009
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.42 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.61 pounds
- Page Count: 184
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