A Gentleman of Leisure

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Originally published under the title: The intrusion of Jimmy.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Gentleman_of_Leisure

Release date is 2021-04-26