A Damsel In Distress: A British Humor Classic

A Damsel In Distress: A British Humor Classic
by P. G. Wodehouse

A Damsel In Distress: A British Humor Classic
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Author: P. G. Wodehouse
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 2009-02-26
ISBN: 144149586X
Number of pages: 212
Publisher: CreateSpace

Book Reviews of A Damsel In Distress: A British Humor Classic

Book Review: Complex fun by the master of farce; Wodehouse!
Summary: 5 Stars

As far as our house is concerned, PG Wodehouse this is the best comic authors ever. It's understandable that Stephen Fry, Douglass Adams, and Hugh Laurie all praise him. In each of his books he brings a smile, a laugh, or even a giggle out loud. This was British comedy before Python, (and while different, the use of wit, satire, etc, makes Wodehouse a master). I used to read this book in university, pretending to listen to some lecture. These great literary treasures need to be discovered again by a new generation. Pass this book to someone who has never heard of Jeeves, Wooster, Psmith, Ukridge, Blandings, or Sally.

Like many wonderful Wodehouse classics, Damsel in Distress includes an anthology of colorful characters, a wacky love story involving many characters, and of course the happy ending where everything works out. It is the story of an American Composer, George Bevan, who falls in love with Maud (The Earl of Marshmoreton's daughter). Maud is already in love with another American, Geoffrey Raymond, who she met in Wales the previous year. Her brother and aunt, Lord Belpher and Lady Caroline Byng oppose her getting involved with the American and want her to marry someone from her social class. There are more characters as well, including some servants, Lady Caroline's son Reggie, Lord Marshmoreton's secretary Alice Faraday, and an acquaintance of George's Billie Dore who is in the Chorus of George's latest musical comedy.

Make any day better with a enthusiastic portion of Wodehouse's light-hearted legendary fun. Enjoy!

Basically it's a simple and easy choice for you, if you like one Wodehouse story you're going to like them all.

In these economically bleak times its good to invest in a book that will bring happiness to all who read it. Enjoy the hilarious works of Wodehouse - perhaps just what you need!

Summary of A Damsel In Distress: A British Humor Classic

A Damsel in Distress is a madcap adventure whose comic twists and turns could only have come from the zany imagination of P.G. Wodehouse. Respectable George Bevan is minding his own business, zooming down the street in a taxi, when out of nowhere, lovely Maud Marsh jumps into the car with him, begging for his help. As George recovers from his shock, Maud's sad plight comes to light. She is desperate to escape her aunt's meddlesome ways and reunite with the man she loves. George is moved by Maud's tragic tale and chivalrously offers to aid the hapless damsel. As we soon find, however, no good deed goes unpunished. Mistaken identities, hilarious run-ins with high-tempered relatives, and all manner of shenanigans come George's way before we can reach the exciting conclusion of this wacky romantic comedy. Wodehouse is the greatest comic writer ever. -- Douglas Adams

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