A Prefect's Uncle by P. G. Wodehouse
"A Prefect's Uncle" by P. G. Wodehouse is a humorous novel written during the early 20th century, likely around the early 1900s. Set in a public school, the narrative follows the experiences of a student named Gethryn and the unexpected arrival of his younger uncle, Farnie. The book explores the dynamics of school life, authority, friendship, and the comic misadventures that ensue from Farnie's cheeky and unpredictable personality. The opening of the
book introduces readers to the school environment, focusing on Gethryn's interactions with his peers, particularly his friend Marriott. As the new term begins, the boys are busy discussing the various characters within their school, including the challenges facing their house, and the unexpected challenge of Farnie's arrival. Gethryn learns of his uncle's presence and struggles with the implications of having a younger guardian at the school, particularly one who reveals his troublesome and rebellious nature. The tone is light-hearted and playful, filled with witty banter and vivid descriptions of school life, setting the stage for a tale of mischief and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Prefect's Uncle |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Prefect%27s_Uncle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Schools -- Fiction |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Uncles -- Fiction |
| Subject | Schoolboys -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cricket stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6985 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 166 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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