A Prefect's Uncle
1903 novel by P. G. Wodehouse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A Prefect's Uncle is an early novel by author P. G. Wodehouse, one of his school stories for children. It was first published on 11 September 1903 by A & C Black. An American edition was issued by Macmillan from imported sheets in October 1903.[1]
Author | P. G. Wodehouse |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genre | Comedy novel |
Publisher | A & C Black |
Publication date | 11 September 1903 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
OCLC | 5919911 |
The action of the novel takes place at the fictional public school Beckford College, a boarding school for boys.
The title alludes to the arrival at the school of a mischievous young boy called Reginald Farnie, who turns out to be the uncle of the older "Bishop" Gethryn, a prefect, cricketer and popular figure in the school. His arrival, along with that of another youngster, Wilson, who becomes a personal servant to Gethryn's friend Marriott, leads to much excitement and scandal in the school, and the disruption of some important cricket matches.