Mike
A Comedic Exploration of English Upper Class Society and Gentlemanly HumorBy Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
Length12h 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
26THE AFTERMATH
2THE JOURNEY DOWN
27THE RIPTON MATCH
3MIKE FINDS A FRIENDLY NATIVE
28MIKE WINS HOME
4AT THE NETS
29WYATT AGAIN
5REVELRY BY NIGHT
30MR. JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND
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6IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED
31SEDLEIGH
7IN WHICH MIKE IS DISCUSSED
32PSMITH
8A ROW WITH THE TOWN
33STAKING OUT A CLAIM
9BEFORE THE STORM
34GUERILLA WARFARE
10THE GREAT PICNIC
35UNPLEASANTNESS IN THE SMALL HOURS
11THE CONCLUSION OF THE PICNIC
36ADAIR
12MIKE GETS HIS CHANCE
37MIKE FINDS OCCUPATION
13THE M.C.C. MATCH
38THE FIRE BRIGADE MEETING
14A SLIGHT IMBROGLIO
39ACHILLES LEAVES HIS TENT
15MIKE CREATES A VACANCY
40THE MATCH WITH DOWNING'S
16AN EXPERT EXAMINATION
41THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE
17ANOTHER VACANCY
42JELLICOE GOES ON THE SICK-LIST
18BOB HAS NEWS TO IMPART
43MIKE RECEIVES A COMMISSION
19MIKE GOES TO SLEEP AGAIN
44AND FULFILS IT
20THE TEAM IS FILLED UP
45PURSUIT
21MARJORY THE FRANK
46THE DECORATION OF SAMMY
22WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT
47MR. DOWNING ON THE SCENT
23A SURPRISE FOR MR. APPLEBY
48THE SLEUTH-HOUND
24CAUGHT
49A CHECK
25MARCHING ORDERS
50THE DESTROYER OF EVIDENCE
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