Jeeves facts for kids
Jeeves is a popular series of books written by the British author P. G. Wodehouse. The stories are about Jeeves, a very clever butler, and his boss, Bertie Wooster. Bertie is a rich young man who often gets into silly problems. Jeeves always finds a smart way to help him out! The first Jeeves story, "Extricating Young Gussie," was a short story written in 1915. The last book, Aunts Aren't Gentlemen, came out in 1974.
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Main Characters in the Jeeves Series
Who is Jeeves?
Reginald Jeeves works as the butler for Bertie Wooster. He is extremely smart and always has a plan. Even though he is very helpful, Jeeves sometimes disagrees with Bertie about things like clothes or furniture.
Who is Bertie Wooster?
Bertie Wooster's full name is Bertram Willoughby Wooster. He is a wealthy young man who lives in London. Bertie is usually carefree and enjoys life, but he often finds himself in tricky situations. Luckily, his clever butler Jeeves is always there to help him.
Who is Aunt Dahlia?
Aunt Dahlia is Bertie's "good aunt." She is very cheerful and often jokes around with Bertie, sometimes even teasing him. She has a famous chef named Anatole. Aunt Dahlia sometimes uses the threat of taking Anatole away to make Bertie help her when she needs something.
Who is Madeline Bassett?
Madeline Bassett is a character Bertie describes as a bit "droopy." She first appears in the book Right Ho, Jeeves. At one point, she was going to marry Bertie. Later, she gets engaged to Bertie's friend, Gussie Fink-Nottle.
Who is Sir Roderick Glossop?
Sir Roderick Glossop is a strong-willed person. He is a nerve specialist, which Bertie sometimes calls "the loony doctor." Sir Roderick is also the father of Honoria Glossop, whom Bertie was once engaged to. Bertie and Sir Roderick often have disagreements. However, after the events in the book Thank You, Jeeves, they become good friends.
Popular Jeeves Books
Here is a list of some of the main Jeeves books:
- Thank You, Jeeves
- Code of the Woosters
- Right Ho, Jeeves (published in 1934)
- Joy in the Morning (published in 1947)
- Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit
- Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves
- The Mating Season
- Aunts Aren't Gentlemen (published in 1974, this was the last Jeeves book)
- There is also a collection of 34 short stories about Jeeves.
What People Thought of the Books
The Jeeves books were very popular and well-liked by readers and critics.
Jeeves Short Stories
Here is a list of the 34 short stories featuring Jeeves:
- Jeeves Takes Charge
- Episode of the Dog McIntosh
- The Love That Purifies
- Bingo and the Little Woman
- The Purity Of The Turf
- The Great Sermon Handicap
- The Delayed Exit Of Claude and Eustace
- Jeeves Makes An Omelette
- Jeeves and the Greasy Bird
- Bertie Changes His Mind
- Jeeves Takes Charge
- Fixing It For Freddie
- The Great Metropolitan Touch
- Sir Roderick Comes To Lunch
- Jeeves and the Chump Cyril
- Jeeves and the Hard-boiled Egg
- Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest
- Jeeves In The Springtime
- Scoring Off Jeeves
- Aunt Agatha Takes The Count
- The Artistic Career of Old Corky
- Comrade Bingo
- The Aunt And The Sluggard
- The Rummy Affair Of Old Biffy
- Without the Option
- Clustering Round Young Bingo
- Jeeves and the Impending Doom
- The Inferiority Complex Of Old Sippy
- The Ordeal of Young Tuppy
- Jeeves and the Song of Songs
- Indian Summer of An Uncle
- Jeeves and the Kid Clementina
- The Spot of Art
- Jeeves and the Old School Chum
Images for kids
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Saturday Evening Post illustration by Henry Raleigh of "Jeeves Takes Charge"
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Strand Magazine illustration by Alf Leete of "Jeeves and the Chump Cyril"
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Strand Magazine illustration by Alfred Leete of "Jeeves and the Hard-boiled Egg"
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Strand Magazine illustration by Alfred Leete of "Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest"
See also
In Spanish: Jeeves para niños
