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La cugina Angela Travers e l'amico Hildebrand «Tuppy» Glossop hanno rotto il loro fidanzamento, il vecchio compagno di scuola Augustus «Gussie» Fink-Nottle è troppo timido e solitario, e intento ad allevare tritoni, per dichiararsi a Madeline Bassett. Sono i due principali problemi della vita (ma ce ne sono parecchi altri) che il protagonista e narratore Bertram «Bertie» Wooster deve affrontare. Provvede a risolvere i guai l'impareggiabile Jeeves, il suo maggiordomo che a differenza del suo padrone è noto per il suo acume.

In this 1919 collection, Wodehouse introduces readers to the iconic duo of Bertie Wooster, an affable but hapless English gentleman, and Jeeves, his brilliant and resourceful valet. From social blunders, hopeless romances and family mishaps, Bertie is saved by Jeeves’s calm intellect time and time again. Also featured in this collection is the wealthy yet helpless Reggie Pepper, a character often considered an early prototype of Bertie.

This book marks an epoch in my literary career. It is written in blood. It is the outpouring of a soul as deeply seared by Fate’s unkindness as the fairway on the dog-leg hole of the second nine was ever seared by my iron. It is the work of a very nearly desperate man, an 18-handicap man who has got to look extremely slippy if he doesn’t want to find himself in the 20s again.

There were times when Bertie Wooster, the fictional narrator of these stories, was thought of as being at least a trifle feather-brained. However, he had a valet who seemed to know everything about everything. These are among more than 300 short stories written by a man who began a short-lived career in banking after his college days. However, it didn’t take long for P. G. Wodehouse to decide he didn’t like that kind of job, and he began writing in whatever spare time he had.

Wilhemina 'Billie' Bennett, red-haired daughter of an American millionaire, loves golf, dogs, and Tennyson ¿ and is to marry Eustace Hignett, the weak, poetry-writing son of a famous English writer on theosophy. Enter San Marlowe, Eustace's tournament golfing cousin, and Jane Hubbard, Billie's big-game-hunting friend, and another romp in the inimitable Wodehouse style unfolds.

The Essential Classics: Volume 5 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Juliet Stevenson, David Rintoul, Rachel Atkins, Stephen Hogan, Aoife McMahon, and Lucy Scott. Spanning a broad range of British and Irish literature, this collection includes hilarious stories of the 'gentleman's gentleman' in My Man, Jeeves, the revolutionary and intense tale of Jane and Rochester in Jane Eyre, as well as Joyce's grand modern masterpiece, Ulysses, and many more.

He was a gossip columnist’s dream. Piccadilly Jim’s life was a collage of broken promises and drunken brawls. And his straight-laced Victorian aunt was not amused. So, she decided to reform him. Unfortunately, her reform project started at a time when Jim had fallen in love and had already decided to reform himself. Thus, life became complicated. Jim pretends to be himself - a beautiful display of Wodehousean logic; hilarious indeed!

In a London hotel room, Mrs. Nesta Ford confides in her new acquaintance, Lord Mountry, about her yearning to take her son Ogden on a yachting adventure he proposed, despite her ex-husband holding custody. Just as Mountry departs, Cynthia Drassilis arrives with Ogden, having led him away from his fathers country estate. Mrs. Ford rewards Cynthia for her boldness, but their moment of triumph is short-lived as Mr. Fords secretary, Mr. Minnick, appears to retrieve the abducted child. In a desperate attempt, Cynthia tries to bribe Minnicks colleague, Mrs. Sheridan, but her efforts fall flat as Mrs...

Set against the backdrop of the fictional Beckford College, a prestigious boys school, Prefects Uncle introduces the arrival of the mischievous Reginald Farnie, who just so happens to be the uncle of the charismatic prefect, Bishop Gethryn. As Reginald and his friend Wilson shake things up at the school, their antics lead to excitement and scandal, ultimately disrupting crucial cricket matches and capturing the attention of the entire student body. Join us for a tale of camaraderie, chaos, and the timeless spirit of youth.

Pothunters marks the delightful debut of the renowned British humorist P. G. Wodehouse. This charming tale introduces readers to a fictional English public school, where Wodehouses signature gentle satire comes to life, humorously poking fun at the quirks and eccentricities of the privileged elite. Join us as we explore the early roots of Wodehouses brilliantly crafted humor, narrated with warmth by Gareth Rowlands.

Join Bertram Wooster, a charming English gentleman navigating the bustling streets of New York, as he finds himself entangled in a series of comical predicaments. Whether it’s dealing with obnoxious houseguests, penny-pinching relatives, unrequited love, or wild aunts, it’s his clever manservant Jeeves who always has a witty solution to save the day. (Summary by Mark Nelson)

In a whirlwind of chaos and comedy, a spirited young redhead hatches a plan to kidnap her bothersome cousin, enlisting the help of a washed-up boxer, her eccentric uncle, and a charming rogue with his own agenda. As their scheme unfolds, they find themselves tangled in a web of criminals, detectives, and hilarious cases of mistaken identity that threaten to derail their plans entirely. (Summary by Carrie Bradfield)

Dive into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse with The Man With Two Left Feet, and Other Stories, a delightful collection of short stories first published in the UK on March 8, 1917, and later in the US in 1933. This eclectic anthology features tales that explore the intricacies of relationships, the humor of sports, and the charm of household pets, with most stories originally appearing in renowned periodicals like the Strand and the Saturday Evening Post. Among these enchanting narratives, Extricating Young Gussie stands out as it marks the first appearance of two of Wodehouses beloved ...

In the hallowed halls of Wrykyn School, Sheen, a member of Seymours House, finds himself in a precarious situation after an unexpected attack from local boys. While his friends eagerly dive into the fray, Sheens absence leads to whispers of cowardice, branding him as someone who funked it. In a world where loyalty and honor are paramount, being cut—treated as invisible—becomes his harsh reality. However, during a later encounter with the bullies, Sheen discovers a well of courage within himself when retreat is not an option. After taking a beating, he catches the eye of Joe Bevan, a former...

Step into the world of Mike, where you’ll meet the unforgettable characters Mike Jackson and Psmith, who later appear in several of Wodehouses beloved works. This captivating novel chronicles their first encounter as teenagers at a British boarding school. Although Psmith doesn’t make his entrance until midway through the story, the book was cleverly published in two parts Mike at Wrykyn and Mike and Psmith. With plenty of cricket and a delightful dose of schoolboy antics, you won’t need to be a cricket aficionado to appreciate the humorous mischief these boys get into as they playfully ...

When common burglar Jimmy returns to England after the death of his uncle, he finds himself entangled in a complicated romance with the daughter of a former cop. As a jewel thief, his past threatens to unravel their blossoming relationship, pushing him to navigate the dangerous line between love and crime. - Summary by kirk202

"The Aunt and the Sluggard": I say! What's to be done with Bertie Wooster's chum Rockmetteller Todd? Rocky's Aunt Isabel wants him to live the life of a New York socialite but the poor chap loathes the city with his whole bohemian soul...."Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg": Dear old Bicky (also known as Alistair Bingham-Reeves) is in the most frightful spot of bother. His uncle, the Duke of Chiswick, don't you know, thinks Bicky is on a ranch in Colorado, when he's actually living in New York and dreaming about chickens.

James Orlebar Cloyster, in order to marry his true love, embarks on a scheme of such clever deception that he very nearly manages to ruin both his romance and his career. Told from multiple viewpoints - that of James, his fiancée, and friends - Not George Washington lampoons London society, literary pretension, the West End stage, playwrights, playgoers, bohemian life, and the newspapers of the day.

Join Freddie Threepwood and his uncle as they navigate through a series of comical financial difficulties. Desperate to kickstart a bookmaker’s business and win the hand of his beloved Eve, Freddie needs a thousand pounds. His uncle, driven by a secret mission to assist a runaway daughter, needs to raise three times that amount. Their plan? Steal his wife’s necklace. Enter Psmith, a charismatic character who responds to Freddies newspaper ad, offering his services to commit the theft. As their scheme unfolds, plots and counterplots ensue in this humorous, engaging narrative. Leave ...

Stanley Featherstonehough Ukridge is willing to do anything to get a buck—except, of course, work. Bombastic and big-eared, Ukridge has a bottomless well of corking ideas that never seem to work out, yet he’s always willing to volunteer others to tackle the inconvenient bits. Whether he’s commandeering a dog college, managing a tender-hearted pugilist, or brushing the perpetual chips off his aunt’s shoulder, Ukridge’s spotty success record never gets him down.