A Gentleman of Leisure by P. G. Wodehouse
"A Gentleman of Leisure" by P. G. Wodehouse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Jimmy Pitt, a young Englishman who comes into a fortune after years of a nomadic and adventurous life, transitioning from a newspaper reporter to a wealthy gentleman. The book humorously explores themes of wealth, identity, and the thrill of risk, particularly through the bet that Jimmy makes with his friends regarding
his ability to commit a burglary. The opening of the book introduces Jimmy Pitt during a lively discussion at the Strollers’ Club in New York, where theatre actors gather. As he rejoins his friends after traveling abroad, the conversation shifts towards a bet about his ability to successfully commit a burglary, a challenge that sparks his excitement. Through witty exchanges and character introductions, we learn about Jimmy’s charm and adventurous spirit, setting the stage for a series of comedic incidents as he attempts to navigate the world of wealth and potential crime while maintaining his good-natured persona. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975 |
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| Title | A Gentleman of Leisure |
| Note | Originally published under the title: The intrusion of Jimmy. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Gentleman_of_Leisure |
| Credits | D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Burglary -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Police -- Family relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65172 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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