Blandings Castle and Elsewhere: (Blandings Castle) by P.G. Wodehouse (English) P

Description: Blandings Castle and Elsewhere by P.G. Wodehouse Within the ivied walls of Blandings Castle there are snakes in the rolling parkland ready to nip Clarence, the absent-minded Ninth Earl of Emsworth, when he least expects it. Empress of Blandings, in the running for her first prize in the Fat Pigs Class, is off her food - and can only be coaxed back to the trough by a call in her own language. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description You dont analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour. Stephen FryDive into this collection of laugh-out-loud funny short stories from the perennial comic P. G. Wodehouse.Meet Clarence, the absent-minded ninth Earl of Emsworth, whose beloved pig the Empress of Blandings is in the running for her first prize in the Fat Pigs Class at the Shropshire Agricultural Show. Revel in the delicious feud between Head Gardener McAllister and the terrifying Lady Constance, which can only be solved by a delightfully rebellious little girl from London. And skipping an ocean and a continent, indulge in unputdownable stories of excess from the monstrous Golden Age of Hollywood, specially selected by Wodehouse himself.P. G. Wodehouse is the funniest person that has ever written words Greg JamesAn incomparable and timeless genius Kate Mosse Notes You dont analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour. Stephen Fry Back Cover A Blandings collection The ivied walls of Blandings Castle have seldom glowed as sunnily as in these wonderful stories - but there are snakes in the rolling parkland ready to nip Clarence, the absent-minded Ninth Earl of Emsworth, when he least expects it. For a start the Empress of Blandings, in the running for her first prize in the Fat Pigs Class at the Shropshire Agricultural Show, is off her food - and can only be coaxed back to the trough by a call in her own language. Then there is the feud with Head Gardener McAllister, aided by Clarences sister, the terrifying Lady Constance, and the horrible prospect of the summer fte - twin problems solved by the arrival of a delightfully rebellious little girl from London. But first of all there is the vexed matter of the custody of the pumpkin. Skipping an ocean and a continent, Wodehouse also treats us to some unputdownable stories of excess from the monstrous Golden Age of Hollywood. Author Biography P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) is widely regarded as the greatest comic writer of the 20th century. Wodehouse wrote more than 70 novels and 200 short stories, creating numerous much-loved characters - the inimitable Jeeves and Wooster, Lord Emsworth and his beloved Empress of Blandings, Mr Mulliner, Ukridge, and Psmith. His humorous articles were published in more than 80 magazines, including Punch, over six decades. He was also a highly successful music lyricist, once with over five musicals running on Broadway simultaneously. P.G. Wodehouse was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for an outstanding and lasting contribution to the happiness of the world. Review Its dangerous to use the word genius to describe a writer, but Ill risk it with him -- John HumphrysFor as long as Im immersed in a P.G. Wodehouse book, its possible to keep the real world at bay and live in a far, far nicer, funnier one where happy endings are the order of the day -- Marian KeyesWodehouse always lifts your spirits, no matter how high they happen to be already -- Lynne TrussThe incomparable and timeless genius - perfect for readers of all ages, shapes and sizes! -- Kate MosseNot only the funniest English novelist who ever wrote but one of our finest stylists -- Susan Hill Promotional You dont analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour. Stephen Fry Review Text Its dangerous to use the word genius to describe a writer, but Ill risk it with him Review Quote For as long as Im immersed in a P.G. Wodehouse book, its possible to keep the real world at bay and live in a far, far nicer, funnier one where happy endings are the order of the day Promotional "Headline" You dont analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour. Stephen Fry Details ISBN0099513838 Author P.G. Wodehouse Pages 320 Year 2008 ISBN-10 0099513838 ISBN-13 9780099513834 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-05-01 Imprint Arrow Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Birth 1881 Death 1975 Media Book Publisher Cornerstone Language English Short Title BLANDINGS CASTLE Residence ENK Subtitle (Blandings Castle) UK Release Date 2008-05-01 AU Release Date 2008-05-01 NZ Release Date 2008-05-01 Series Blandings Castle Audience General Alternative 9781409063568 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14325427;

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