
Mike
A Comedic Exploration of English Upper Class Society and Gentlemanly HumorBy Pelham Grenville WodehouseLength12h 33m
About this audiobook
In "Mike," Pelham Grenville Wodehouse explores the comedic escapades of a young protagonist, Mike Jackson, along with his devoted entourage at the fictional Barsetshire school, Market Snodsbury. Wodehouse employs his signature whimsical prose laden with witty dialogue, creating a vibrant tapestry of misadventures and schoolboy shenanigans. The novel reflects the early 20th-century context of British school stories, blending humor with poignant observations about friendship, ambition, and the trials of youth. Through a series of humorous misunderstandings and the pursuit of sporting glory, Wodehouse crafts a narrative that joyfully critiques the conventions of both education and social class. Wodehouse, a prominent figure in British literature, began his career writing for magazines and newspapers, which honed his knack for sharp humor and character-driven narratives. Influenced by his own experiences at a boarding school, he infuses his storytelling with authenticity, drawing on elements of his youth to lend depth to his characters. This background informs the light-hearted yet incisive perspective with which he portrays the lives of his youthful protagonists. Readers seeking a delightful escape into a world of humorous escapades will find "Mike" a riveting read. Wodehouse's playful style and the charming misfit adventures of his youthful characters offer both laughter and nostalgia, making it an essential addition to the library of anyone who appreciates a masterful blend of humor and insight.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length12 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1MIKE
31SEDLEIGH
2THE JOURNEY DOWN
32PSMITH
3MIKE FINDS A FRIENDLY NATIVE
33STAKING OUT A CLAIM
4AT THE NETS
34GUERILLA WARFARE
5REVELRY BY NIGHT
35UNPLEASANTNESS IN THE SMALL HOURS
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6IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED
36ADAIR
7IN WHICH MIKE IS DISCUSSED
37MIKE FINDS OCCUPATION
8A ROW WITH THE TOWN
38THE FIRE BRIGADE MEETING
9BEFORE THE STORM
39ACHILLES LEAVES HIS TENT
10THE GREAT PICNIC
40THE MATCH WITH DOWNING'S
11THE CONCLUSION OF THE PICNIC
41THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE
12MIKE GETS HIS CHANCE
42JELLICOE GOES ON THE SICK-LIST
13THE M.C.C. MATCH
43MIKE RECEIVES A COMMISSION
14A SLIGHT IMBROGLIO
44AND FULFILS IT
15MIKE CREATES A VACANCY
45PURSUIT
16AN EXPERT EXAMINATION
46THE DECORATION OF SAMMY
17ANOTHER VACANCY
47MR. DOWNING ON THE SCENT
18BOB HAS NEWS TO IMPART
48THE SLEUTH-HOUND
19MIKE GOES TO SLEEP AGAIN
49A CHECK
20THE TEAM IS FILLED UP
50THE DESTROYER OF EVIDENCE
21MARJORY THE FRANK
51MAINLY ABOUT BOOTS
22WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT
52ON THE TRAIL AGAIN
23A SURPRISE FOR MR. APPLEBY
53THE KETTLE METHOD
24CAUGHT
54ADAIR HAS A WORD WITH MIKE
25MARCHING ORDERS
55CLEARING THE AIR
26THE AFTERMATH
56IN WHICH PEACE IS DECLARED
27THE RIPTON MATCH
57MR. DOWNING MOVES
28MIKE WINS HOME
58THE ARTIST CLAIMS HIS WORK
29WYATT AGAIN
59SEDLEIGH v. WRYKYN
30MR. JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND