The Swoop! or, How Clarence Saved England: A Tale of the Great Invasion
"The Swoop! or, How Clarence Saved England: A Tale of the Great Invasion" by P. G. Wodehouse is a satirical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a comically exaggerated invasion of England by multiple foreign armies, with a focus on the character Clarence Chugwater, a young Boy Scout who becomes the unlikely hero of the narrative. The opening of the tale introduces Clarence
Chugwater, a devoted Boy Scout who is preoccupied with thoughts of his beloved country, amidst a distracted family engaged in trivial activities. His concern escalates when he learns of a German army landing in Essex, prompting him to warn his indifferent family. The story then shifts to the arrival of the foreign invaders, who are met with a mix of absurdity and humor as they stake their claim in England, showcasing the incompetence of both the invaders and the British populace. As the plot unfolds, Clarence emerges as a pivotal figure with a strong sense of duty and patriotism, setting the stage for a humorous exploration of national identity and valor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975 |
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| Title | The Swoop! or, How Clarence Saved England: A Tale of the Great Invasion |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swoop! |
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Etext produced by Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boy Scouts -- Fiction |
| Subject | Imaginary wars and battles -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7050 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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