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Another hilarious classic of comedy from P. G. Wodehouse, creator of the inimitable Bertie Wooster and his butler, Jeeves. ... Read more

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Another hilarious classic of comedy from P. G. Wodehouse, creator of the inimitable Bertie Wooster and his butler, Jeeves. ... Read more

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Another classic of comedy from P. G. Wodehouse, creator of the inimitable Bertie Wooster and his butler, Jeeves. ... Read more

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Another hilarious classic of comedy from P. G. Wodehouse, creator of the inimitable Bertie Wooster and his butler, Jeeves. ... Read more

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Another hilarious classic of comedy from P. G. Wodehouse, creator of the inimitable Bertie Wooster and his butler, Jeeves. ... Read more

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Another classic of comedy from P. G. Wodehouse, creator of the inimitable Bertie Wooster and his butler, Jeeves. ... Read more

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Another classic of comedy from P. G. Wodehouse, creator of the inimitable Bertie Wooster and his butler, Jeeves. ... Read more

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Not George Washington is a semi-autobiographical novel by P. G. Wodehouse, written in collaboration with Herbert Westbrook. It was first published in the U.K. in 1907.The book is a humorous, fictionalized account of Wodehouse's early years as a journalist (Wodehouse edited the By The Way column for the defunct UK newspaper The Globe from 1904 to 1909).The tale is told from several viewpoints, and the character representing Wodehouse is named James Orlebar Cloyster. Wodehouse could even explain his life with humor and joy as he does in his novels, if you like Wodehouse, enjoy this account of his life....happy reading! ... Read more

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A comic auto-bio!
Oh Mr. Wodehouse!One of the finest witty wordsmiths who ever picked up a pen.When I need a smile, or a lift, or even a roll on the floor laugh I turn to one of the many wonderful works of Wodehouse.

This is PG's own story, for part of his life in the US...working for a newspaper...the same turn of phrase, wit and farce is just as evident here!

So many to choose from, and each one is from a different period in PG 'Plum' to his friends - life.While my favorite character is Psmith, how can I not enjoy the mutterings of Ukridge, or long to have my life saved from disasters by the likes of Jeeves.
Stephen Fry wrote 'Without Wodehouse I am not sure I would be a tenth of what I am today...his writings awoke me to the possibilities of language.His rhythms, tropes, tricks and mannerisms are deep within me.But more than that, he taught me something about good nature.It IS enough to be benign, to be gentle, to be funny, to be kind.
As laughter is the best medicine, perhaps we need a good dose of Wodehouse from time to time, and during these bleak winter months, in the dark time of the economy, Wodehouse is just what the Doctor ordered!

A funny way to write about one's self!
This summer I am determined to read as much PG Wodehouse as possible before the fall and work begins. I feel if I have lots of fun, laughs and smile often it will carry me thru the winter. In Not George Washington, you will meet PG Wodehouse himself for the first time in this delightful description of his wacky, and witty time in the world of US newspapers. I had a laugh on each page, loved every minute of it - and I can tell you after reading Wodehouse on Wodehouse, it really does make the world easier to live in! Give yourself a break and read Wodehouse!

I enjoyed reading the man writing about himself, he is able to laugh at his expense and that speaks well of him!You'll enjoy it!

A must for the fans!
Swine flu or the recession got you down?Are you pinned against the ropes?Have you got the blues? Melancholia got you in its grip?Worried that Obama may not be able to get your brother-in-law the job running US Steel and thus off your couch?.... Fear not!The cry goes out: P.G. Wodehouse to the rescue! There is nothing like a good Wodehouse read to cheer one up, not a pill, not a drink, not a men or women - just Wodehouse! Wodehouse is what the doctor ordered to tickle you in the funny bone and get a smile going on the old face.

In his only `autobiography' Not George Washington is a semi-autobiographical novel by P. G. Wodehouse, written in collaboration with a friend. It was first published back in 1907 so it's not his complete life.But the novel is a humorous, fictionalized account his early years as a journalist - lots of fun about newspapers.If you LOVE Wodehouse, you will enjoy this account of his life....and have many laughs too!

His own story, in his words, with other names!
Just like Wodehouse - to write about himself with humor and openness.

As far as our house is concerned, PG Wodehouse this is the best comic authors ever.It's understandable that Stephen Fry, Douglass Adams, and Hugh Laurie all praise him. In each of his books he brings a smile, a laugh, or even a giggle out loud.This was British comedy before Python, (and while different, the use of wit, satire, etc, makes Wodehouse a master). I used to read this book in university, pretending to listen to some lecture.These great literary treasures need to be discovered again by a new generation.Pass this book to someone who has never heard of Jeeves, Wooster, Psmith, Ukridge, Blandings, or Sally.

If you are a fan, then you'll enjoy reading about the man who made it all possible: and you'll laugh as you do!

I enjoyed reading the background about a writer that has given me such pleasure
Not George Washington the semi-autobiographical novel by P. G. Wodehouse, was written in collaboration with Herbert Westbrook. First published in the U.K. in the early 1900's. The book is a humorous, fictionalized account of Wodehouse's early years as a journalist and the read will see some of the real life side of Wodehouse.Some readers are not prepared for seeing their hero reveal some personal details, but who is perfect and willing to write about it?Some people get very judgmental but I enjoyed reading the background about a writer that has given me such pleasure. ... Read more

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P G Wodehouse Collection - 10 Books - Jeeves in the Offing, Stiff Upper Lip Jeeves, Mating Season, Code of the Woosters, Carry on Jeeves, Much Obliged Jeeves, Aunts Aren't Gentlemen, Right Ho, Jeeves, Thank You Jeeves, Inimitable Jeeves ... Read more

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A sterling collection of early short stories from the master of comedic complications.Oakes smiled. "As the medical evidence proved, he died of the bite of a cobra. It was a small cobra which came from Java." "Did you see the snake?" Oakes shook his head. "Then, how in heaven's name --" "I have enough evidence to make a jury convict Mr. Snake without leaving the box." Oaks had the evidence, all right. The problem with it was, Oaks was just plain wrong.Wodehouse tells the funny story of private investigator Elliot Oakes and his older, wiser boss Paul Snyder.Wonderful Wodehouse high-jinks - Enjoy!"Wodehouse's idyllic world can never stale. He will continue to release future generations from captivity that may be more irksome than our own. He has made a world for us to live in and delight in." EVELYN WAUGH. "He exhausts superlatives" STEPHEN FRY. "Pure word music" DOUGLAS ADAMS. ... Read more

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A comic mystery!
Oh Mr. Wodehouse!One of the finest witty wordsmiths who ever picked up a pen.When I need a smile, or a lift, or even a roll on the floor laugh I turn to one of the many wonderful works of Wodehouse.
So many to choose from, and each one is from a different period in PG 'Plum' to his friends - life.While my favorite character is Psmith, how can I not enjoy the mutterings of Ukridge, or long to have my life saved from disasters by the likes of Jeeves.

However, this is Plum's only 'mystery' still funny, but his one attempt at that theme.I enjoyed it fully - that I would was no mystery!!

Stephen Fry wrote 'Without Wodehouse I am not sure I would be a tenth of what I am today...his writings awoke me to the possibilities of language.His rhythms, tropes, tricks and mannerisms are deep within me.But more than that, he taught me something about good nature.It IS enough to be benign, to be gentle, to be funny, to be kind.
As laughter is the best medicine, perhaps we need a good dose of Wodehouse from time to time, and during these bleak winter months, in the dark time of the economy, Wodehouse is just what the Doctor ordered!

A mystery of fun!
This summer I am determined to read as much PG Wodehouse as possible before the fall and work begins. I feel if I have lots of fun, laughs and smile often it will carry me thru the winter. In Death at the Excelsior, you will Wodehouse's only mystery - now don't worry this is not Agatha Christie, its Wodehouse but there is a death, and someone must solve the crime - but no one will stop all the fun too in this delightful wacky, witty, fun mystery novel. I had a laugh on each page, loved every minute of it - and I can tell you after reading Wodehouse, it really does make the world easier to live in! Give yourself a break and read Wodehouse!

If you love Monty Python, Faulty Towers, and other witty British Comedies...
Swine flu or the recession got you down?Are you pinned against the ropes?Have you got the blues? Melancholia got you in its grip?Worried that Obama may not be able to get your brother-in-law the job running US Steel and thus off your couch?.... Fear not!The cry goes out: P.G. Wodehouse tothe rescue! There is nothing like a good Wodehouse read to cheer one up, not a pill, not a drink, not a men or women - just Wodehouse! Wodehouse is what the doctor ordered to tickle you in the funny bone and get a smile going on the old face.

In this funny and (somewhat mysterious) collected short stories from the master of comedic complications you'll enjoy a laugh out loud on each page.Great fun for the Wodehouse fans, and not to be missed if you really love your humor!

If you love Monty Python, Faulty Towers, and other witty British Comedies, you'll love this great Wodehouse work. The writing, plot, wit, and word play is spot on. This is timeless stuff. And can I add terrific?This is laugh out loud funny. I adored every moment!

Wodehouse's only mystery - and of course its funny!
As far as I'm concerned, PG Wodehouse this is the best comic authors ever.It's understandable that Stephen Fry, Douglass Adams, and Hugh Laurie all praise him. In each of his books he brings a smile, a laugh, or even a giggle out loud.This was British comedy before Python, (and while different, the use of wit, satire, etc, makes Wodehouse a master). I used to read this book in university, pretending to listen to some lecture.These great literary treasures need to be discovered again by a new generation.Pass this book to someone who has never heard of Jeeves, Wooster, Psmith, Ukridge, Blaldings, or Sally.

Make any day better with a enthusiastic portion of Wodehouse's light-hearted legendary fun. Enjoy!

Basically it's a simple and easy choice for you, if you like one Wodehouse story you're going to like them all.

In these economically bleak times its good to invest in a book that will bring happiness to all who read it.Enjoy the hilarious works of Wodehouse - perhaps just what you need!

Wodehouse's only mystery!
Contains Wodehouse's only mystery and many other stories.

Bottom line: You'll laugh out loud, you'll enjoy actually READING the words, not as a rush to get to the next hilarious part, but to savor the actual words leading up to it.The books are so well written that I think you will actually get a mental workout from it and improve yourself.Anytime I can enjoy something that actually gives value, is time well spent!

Bring on Wodehouse!
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Pretty and strapped: Sally Nicholas was pretty strapped....so she never would have guessed a fortune could prove such a disadvantage, until she had one.... this explains why she agrees to back a show written by her fiancé Gerald and staged by her brother, Fillmore. It seems like a good idea at the time ... but when Ginger Kemp, a rather hopeless, charming young man offers not-very-glad tidings about Gerald, the Wodehouse fun really starts.Sally soon finds that life in New York has becoming altogether too thorny, and a trip to England can only make the whole state of affairs worse.But stick with Sally, you're sure to find a happy ending.P.G. Wodehouse is in sparkling form, in this story set on both sides of the Atlantic during the Roaring '20s."The funniest writer ever to put words to paper."Hugh LaurieWodehouse is the greatest comic writer ever. -- Douglas Adams ... Read more

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Sally is a delight!
Sally is one of Wodehouse's best romantic farces women!You'll love her too!

Oh Mr. Wodehouse!Where would we be without you!One of the finest witty wordsmiths who ever picked up a pen.When I need a smile, or a lift, or even a roll on the floor laugh I turn to one of the many wonderful works of Wodehouse.

So many wonderful and delightful stories to choose from, and each one is from a different period in PG 'Plum' to his friends - life.While my favorite character is Psmith, how can I not enjoy the mutterings of Ukridge, or long to have my life saved from disasters by the likes of Jeeves.

Stephen Fry wrote 'Without Wodehouse I am not sure I would be a tenth of what I am today...his writings awoke me to the possibilities of language.His rhythms, tropes, tricks and mannerisms are deep within me.But more than that, he taught me something about good nature.It IS enough to be benign, to be gentle, to be funny, to be kind.

As laughter is the best medicine, perhaps we need a good dose of Wodehouse from time to time, and during these bleak winter months, in the dark time of the economy, Wodehouse is just what the Doctor ordered!

You wil fall in love with Sally!
This summer I am determined to read as much PG Wodehouse as possible before the fall and work begins. I feel if I have lots of fun, laughs and smile often it will carry me thru the winter. In three volume set, you will meet Sally - she is that type of girl that men fall in love with, women want to be like and spend time with, and mothers hope their sons will marry.She's always getting men into trouble without trying - and saving them too in this delightful set of wacky, witty, novels. I had a laugh on each page, loved every minute of it - and I can tell you after reading Wodehouse, it really does make the world easier to live in! Give yourself a break and read Wodehouse!

I'm glad there are no real Sally's to compete with! :)

3 Volumes of Wodehouse in 1 book!Lots of fun with Sally!
As far as our house is concerned, PG Wodehouse this is the best comic authors ever.It's understandable that Stephen Fry, Douglass Adams, and Hugh Laurie all praise him. In each of his books he brings a smile, a laugh, or even a giggle out loud.This was British comedy before Python, (and while different, the use of wit, satire, etc, makes Wodehouse a master). I used to read this book in university, pretending to listen to some lecture.These great literary treasures need to be discovered again by a new generation.Pass this book to someone who has never heard of Jeeves, Wooster, Psmith, Ukridge, Blandings, or Sally.

Sally is the neatest gal ever! Sally is an absolute pippin. This is one of the ultimate feel-good books; Wodehouse at the top of his form.For those who have yet to discover the most prolific and delightful writer in the English language, you get to start now with wonderful Sally!

Make any day better with a enthusiastic portion of Wodehouse's light-hearted legendary fun. Enjoy!

Basically it's a simple and easy choice for you, if you like one Wodehouse story you're going to like them all.

In these economically bleak times its good to invest in a book that will bring happiness to all who read it.Enjoy the hilarious works of Wodehouse - perhaps just what you need!

We love Sally!
The first time I heard of P.G. Wodehouse was watching the wonderfulStephen Fry and Hugh Laurie (better known from "Black Adder" and "House") TV series "Jeeves and Wooster". That series put me on to reading as much as I could from this great writer.

Sally is the neatest gal ever! Sally is an absolute pippin. This is one of the ultimate feel-good books; Wodehouse at the top of his form.For those who have yet to discover the most prolific and delightful writer in the English language, you get to start now with wonderful Sally! ... Read more

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A transatlantic voyage sets the stage for love and madcap farce in P.G. Wodehouse's 1929 comic tale Three Men and a Maid. Billie Bennett - a lively young American woman on her way to England. On board with Billie are her fiancé, the intellectual and artistic Eustace Hignett, Billie's good pal Bream Mortimer, and Sam Marlowe, Eustace's cousin. Billie gets more than she bargained for as the ship sets sail. Although she is set to marry Eustace, she soon realizes that all three men have feelings for her. Add a rough-and-ready fellow female traveler who just happens to fall head over heels for Eustace, and you have the perfect recipe for confusion of the most amusing Wodehousian sort. Who will end up with whom? As the ship makes its way across the ocean, hearts will be broken and mended in the most interesting and hilarious ways.Enjoy!Wodehouse is the greatest comic writer ever. -- Douglas Adams ... Read more

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A farce and a romantic comedy!
Oh Mr. Wodehouse!Where would we be without you!One of the finest witty wordsmiths who ever picked up a pen.When I need a smile, or a lift, or even a roll on the floor laugh I turn to one of the many wonderful works of Wodehouse.
So many wonderful and delightful stories to choose from, and each one is from a different period in PG 'Plum' to his friends - life.While my favorite character is Psmith, how can I not enjoy the mutterings of Ukridge, or long to have my life saved from disasters by the likes of Jeeves.
Stephen Fry wrote 'Without Wodehouse I am not sure I would be a tenth of what I am today...his writings awoke me to the possibilities of language.His rhythms, tropes, tricks and mannerisms are deep within me.But more than that, he taught me something about good nature.It IS enough to be benign, to be gentle, to be funny, to be kind.
As laughter is the best medicine, perhaps we need a good dose of Wodehouse from time to time, and during these bleak winter months, in the dark time of the economy, Wodehouse is just what the Doctor ordered!

Classic Wodehouse Fun
Most all of PG Wodehouse's work (so far as I've read) is a pleasure to read (quite unlike this sentence). Whether the wit and comedy comes from the characters themselves or asides from the narrator, the familiar (and fairly predictable) storyline always feels fun and unique and enjoyable.

Three Men and a Maid hits these expectations. The dialog hops along and brings chuckles; the descriptions and analogies stretch the mind and elicit further smiles; and the storyline itself is sufficient to carry the entertainment along.

In short, this guy falls for this girl who was previously engaged to the guy's cousin who is now sea sick and sick of women, further problems arise, hilarity ensues...and so on. It works.

3 men - 1 women - all leading to one Wodehouse farce of fun!
As far as our house is concerned, PG Wodehouse this is the best comic authors ever.It's understandable that Stephen Fry, Douglass Adams, and Hugh Laurie all praise him. In each of his books he brings a smile, a laugh, or even a giggle out loud.This was British comedy before Python, (and while different, the use of wit, satire, etc, makes Wodehouse a master). I used to read this book in university, pretending to listen to some lecture.These great literary treasures need to be discovered again by a new generation.Pass this book to someone who has never heard of Jeeves, Wooster, Psmith, Ukridge, Blandings, or Sally.

Make any day better with a enthusiastic portion of Wodehouse's light-hearted legendary fun. Enjoy!

Basically it's a simple and easy choice for you, if you like one Wodehouse story you're going to like them all.

In these economically bleak times its good to invest in a book that will bring happiness to all who read it.Enjoy the hilarious works of Wodehouse - perhaps just what you need!

Brink back Wodehouse!
The first time I heard of P.G. Wodehouse was watching the wonderfulStephen Fry and Hugh Laurie (better known from "Black Adder" and "House") TV series "Jeeves and Wooster". That series put me on to reading as much as I could from this great writer.

Here, in Three Men and A Maid, you have the usual romantic comedy that Wodehouse is famous for.You'll enjoy each page, and laugh with each paragraph.

This is humor that is sympathetic to all the parties involved. As such it is a pleasant change from the rude run of "cruder than thou" comedies that has dominated mainstream TV / movie comedy from both England and America for most of the last dozen years. My guess is that generation of young media consumers has grown up that know no humor other than the stick it someone else variety.

Bottom line: You'll laugh out loud, you'll enjoy actually READING the words, not as a rush to get to the next hilarious part, but to savor the actual words leading up to it.The books are so well written that I think you will actually get a mental workout from it and improve yourself.Anytime I can enjoy something that actually gives value, is time well spent!

Bring on Wodehouse!

magnificent prose and comic scenarios
Wodehouse is as good as ever in this witty and entertaining story, typical farfetched farce - revel in the rollicking good humor of the magnificent prose and comic scenarios.This book is so, so funny! Beginning with a wedding that never happens, thanks to the ingenious plans of a mother, down to the pains taken by an attentive young man to prove his love. Recommended to everyone for a bunch of good laughs! ... Read more