
JEEVES & WOOSTER
Enriched edition. Witty British tales of upper-class follies, 1920s England mishaps, and a gentleman's valet who saves the dayBy P. G. WodehouseLength24h 42m
About this audiobook
In 'Jeeves & Wooster' by P.G. Wodehouse, readers are treated to a delightful collection of humor-filled stories centered around the quirky duo of Bertie Wooster and his brilliant butler, Jeeves. Wodehouse's writing style is characterized by witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and a keen eye for satire, making this book a must-read for fans of comedic literature. Set in the early 20th century England, the stories provide a humorous portrayal of the upper-class society and the absurd situations Bertie finds himself in, all the while relying on Jeeves to save the day. With its light-hearted tone and amusing escapades, 'Jeeves & Wooster' is a comedic gem that continues to entertain readers of all ages.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 4.5 (3.3K)
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GenreHumor
Length24 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Misfit Christmas Puddings
18Jeeves Takes Charge
2Introduction
19Jeeves in the Springtime
3Author Biography
20Aunt Agatha Takes the Count
4Historical Context
21Scoring off Jeeves
5Synopsis (Selection)
22Sir Roderick Comes to Lunch
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6Right Ho, Jeeves (pt. 1)
23Jeeves and the Chump Cyril
7Right Ho, Jeeves (pt. 2)
24Comrade Bingo
8Right Ho, Jeeves (pt. 3)
25The Great Sermon Handicap
9Right Ho, Jeeves (pt. 4)
26The Purity of the Turf
10Leave It to Jeeves
27The Metropolitan Touch
11Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest
28The Delayed Exit of Claude and Eustace
12Jeeves and the Hard-boiled Egg
29Bingo and the Little Woman
13Absent Treatment
30Bertie Changes His Mind
14Helping Freddie
31Analysis
15Rallying Round Old George
32Reflection
16Doing Clarence a Bit of Good
33Memorable Quotes
17The Aunt and the Sluggard