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A Damsel in Distress

A Damsel in Distress

ClassicsLiterary Fiction
Pages
192
Published
1900
Language
English

Synopsis

This classic comedy of errors by P.G. Wodehouse centers on the hapless Reginald, 11th Earl of Marshmoreton, who finds himself in a predicament involving a stolen pearl necklace and a potential elopement. To sort out the mess, he enlists the help of his formidable mother and a cast of eccentric characters at the grand Belpher Castle. Expect mistaken identities, farcical situations, and Wodehouse's signature wit.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedWhimsicalSatirical

Genres

Classics Literary Fiction Humor

About the author

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P. G. Wodehouse

Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, KBE (15 October 1881 – 14 February 1975) (pronounced /ˈwʊdhaʊs/) was an English humorist, whose body of work includes novels, short stories, plays, poems, song lyrics, and numerous pieces of journalism. He enjoyed enormous popular success during a career of more than seventy years and his many writings continue to be widely read. Despite the political and social upheavals that occurred during his life, much of which was spent in France and the United States, Wodeh...

Characters

Reginald, 11th Earl of MarshmoretonProtagonist
The Earl's MotherSupporting
All characters in A Damsel in Distress

Frequently asked questions

  • Is A Damsel in Distress a standalone story?

    This novel is a standalone work and does not require reading any other Wodehouse books beforehand to understand the plot or characters. It features a distinct set of characters and a self-contained narrative.

  • How does A Damsel in Distress compare to Wodehouse's other works?

    While it shares Wodehouse's characteristic wit and humor, A Damsel in Distress is notable for being one of his few novels to be adapted into a musical. It also features a more prominent romantic plot than some of his later, more farcical Jeeves and Wooster stories.

  • Is there a film adaptation of A Damsel in Distress?

    A film adaptation of A Damsel in Distress was released in 1937, starring Fred Astaire. The movie significantly alters the plot and character dynamics from the original novel, transforming it into a musical comedy.

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