N.T.P Murphy

The P.G. Wodehouse Miscellany (Literary Miscellany)

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ISBN 13:: 9780750959643
author:: N.T.P Murphy
format:: HardBack
publisher:: The History Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 17.8 x 11.2 x 1.5 cm
Genre:: Biography, Novelists, Poets & Playwrights,
Condition:: New
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£14.92

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The P. G. Wodehouse Miscellany by N. T. P. Murphy explores the life and works of one of the 20th century's leading humor writers, P. G. Wodehouse. A prolific author from an early age, Wodehouse drew inspiration from real places and people to create beloved characters such as Rupert Psmith, Stanley Ukridge, and Bertie Wooster. Behind the witty metaphors and humorous tales lies a surprising background of reality. This book delves into the development of Wodehouse's legendary characters, revealing where his ideas came from and demonstrating why his admirers included notable figures like Bertrand Russell and George Orwell. With examples of Wodehouse's unique imagery, this collection sheds new light on the life and works of a true literary giant.

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