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Need a belly laugh? Dive into this collection of stories and sketches from noted British humorist P.G. Wodehouse. The pieces gathered in this volume span the gamut of Wodehouse's writing career and cover a wide range of topics, from stories about the exploits of the beloved furry friends we call pets to hilarious send-ups of romantic entanglements.
The title story in this collection of classic Wodehouse school tales focuses on a student named Chapple, whose claim to fame is his absolute inability to make it to breakfast on time. When the rest of the students begin to suffer as a result of his tardiness, they make it a point to coax Chapple into punctuality using a variety of inducements. The Politeness of Princes and Other School Stories is a must-read for fans of this one-of-a-kind
...Ready for an irreverent take on love and romance? Dive into The Man Upstairs and Other Stories from British humorist P. G. Wodehouse. Equal parts silly and sweet, and all infused with Wodehouse's trademark wit, these tales will please longtime fans and first-time readers alike.
When you're in the mood for top-notch humor writing, only the very best will do. Dive into The Clicking of Cuthbert for an array of golf-themed belly laughs. A must-read for Wodehouse buffs, golf fanatics, or anyone who appreciates Wodehouse's gift for the guffaw-provoking turn of phrase.
Follow the adventures of Bertie Wooster and his gentleman's gentleman, Jeeves, in this stunning new edition of one of the greatest comic short story collections in the English language. Whoever or whatever the cause of Bertie Wooster's consternation―Bobbie Wickham giving away his fierce Aunt Agatha's dog; getting into the bad books of Sir Roderick Glossop; attempting to scupper the unfortunate infatuation of his friend Tuppy for a robust opera
...Most of us tend to think that money solves everything, but for Roland Bleke, the star of the short stories collected in A Man of Means, overnight success—and the windfall that accompanies it—brings all sorts of unexpected problems. Wodehouse fans will love the author's wry take on wealth in these finely wrought tales.
Welcome to the wacky world of Wodehouse. He's a master of exquisite wordplay and hilarious comic invention. My Man Jeeves, first published in 1919, introduced the world to the affable, indolent Bertie Wooster and his precise, capable valet, Jeeves, and Carry On, Jeeves followed a few years later. Together Jeeves and Bertie star in some of the funniest stories in English literature. Included here are "Bertie Changes His Mind," "Fixing
...Bertie Wooster is in trouble again as his lovesick pal, Bingo Little, falls in love with every girl he lays eyes on. The real problem starts when Bingo decides to marry one of the girls and he enlists Bertie's help. Luckily for Bertie, Jeeves once again comes to the rescue! With his usual savoir-faire and panache, Jeeves unties the tangles and irons out the creases in his unflappable and inimitable way.
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