A Damsel in Distress - Wodehouse, P. G.

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Résumé :
When Lady Maud Marsh, a passionate young woman, admits to her affluent family that she is in love with a poor man, they forbid her from leaving the house. Having met the man, Geoffrey, the previous summer in Wales, Maud is set on marrying him, but will not tell her family who he is. George Bevan is a bored and lonely composer from America who has valiant dreams of helping a damsel in distress. One night, after seeing a play, he gets his wish. After calling a taxi for himself, Maud, who had been out with her family, jumps in before he can and asks him to hide her. Though he did not know who she was, George thought Maud was attractive, and decided to help. While he creates a distraction, Maud sneaks off in hope of seeing Geoffrey. However, she is unsuccessful. Soon after, George discovers Maud's identity and visits her at home. When the two begin to grow closer as friends, Maud's family assumes that George is the man she loves. They tell George as much, warning him to stay away. As Maud dreams of seeing Geoffrey again, George is hoping to ask for her hand in marriage, while neither realize that they've been immersed in a love triangle. With charming prose and masterful description, A Damsel in Distress by P.G Wodehouse is a hilarious and touching romance, filled with dramatic love triangles and misunderstandings. A Damsel in Distress has been adapted into several film formats, including a silent film and a musical. Featuring classic romance and delightful humor, this P.G Wodehouse narrative proves to be timeless. Now presented in an easy-to-read font and with an eye-catching new cover design, this edition of A Damsel in Distress by P.G Wodehouse is accessible to a contemporary audience. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe....

Biographie:
P. G. Wodehouse was an English author and humorist, renowned for his comic novels and short stories, particularly those featuring the iconic characters Jeeves and Wooster. Born in 1881, Wodehouse began his writing career in the early 20th century, quickly gaining popularity for his witty prose, intricate plots, and whimsical depiction of British upper-class life. His works often combine elements of farce, romance, and satire, showcasing his talent for clever wordplay and engaging dialogue. Wodehouse's humor is characterized by a lighthearted, optimistic tone, making his stories enduringly popular with readers. In addition to his novels, Wodehouse wrote for various magazines and was involved in musical theater, further demonstrating his versatility as a writer. Over his prolific career, he published more than ninety books, solidifying his status as one of the great comic writers of the 20th century. Wodehouse's influence continues to be felt, and his works remain beloved classics in English literature....

Sommaire:
P. G. Wodehouse was an English author and humorist, renowned for his comic novels and short stories, particularly those featuring the iconic characters Jeeves and Wooster. Born in 1881, Wodehouse began his writing career in the early 20th century, quickly gaining popularity for his witty prose, intricate plots, and whimsical depiction of British upper-class life. His works often combine elements of farce, romance, and satire, showcasing his talent for clever wordplay and engaging dialogue. Wodehouse's humor is characterized by a lighthearted, optimistic tone, making his stories enduringly popular with readers. In addition to his novels, Wodehouse wrote for various magazines and was involved in musical theater, further demonstrating his versatility as a writer. Over his prolific career, he published more than ninety books, solidifying his status as one of the great comic writers of the 20th century. Wodehouse's influence continues to be felt, and his works remain beloved classics in English literature....