by P.G. Wodehouse (Author), Sophie Ratcliffe (Editor)
'Wodehouse said letters make a wonderful oblique form for an autobiography, and Sophie Ratcliffe's expertly edited collection amply proves the point.' Spectator One of the funniest and most admired writers of the twentieth century, P. G. Wodehouse always shied away from the idea of a biography. A quiet, retiring man, he expressed himself through the written word. His letters - collected here - provide an illuminating biographical accompaniment to legendary comic creations such as Jeeves, Wooster, Psmith and the Empress of Blandings. This is a book every lover of Wodehouse will want to possess. 'The letters, gossipy in the kindliest, amused/bemused manner, bear true witness to the wide-ranging influences on Wodehouse's' best-known novels and best-loved characters.' The Times
Format: Paperback
Pages: 624
Publisher: Arrow
Published: 22 Aug 2013
ISBN 10: 0099514796
ISBN 13: 9780099514794
Book Overview: The collected letters of England's best-loved comic writer