The World of Blandings: (Blandings Castle) by P.G. Wodehouse Paperback Book

Description: The World of Blandings by P.G. Wodehouse A Blandings, the fattest pig in Shropshire and England, omnibus. It contains "Something Fresh", "Summer Lightning" and three short stories. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description You dont analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour. Stephen FryA Blandings OmnibusIn this wonderfully fat omnibus, which seems to span the dimensions of the Empress of Blandings herself (the fattest pig in Shropshire and surely all England), the whole world of Blandings Castle is spread out for our delectation- the engagingly dotty Lord Emsworth and his enterprising brother Galahad, his terrifying sister Lady Constance, Beach the butler (his voice like tawny port made audible), James Wellbeloved, the gifted but not always sober pigman, and Lord Emsworths secretary the Efficient Baxter, with gleaming spectacles, whose attempts to bring order to the Castle always end in disarray.Lurking in the wings is Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe of Matchingham Hall, the neighbour with designs on the Prize which must surely belong to the Empress.As Evelyn Waugh wrote, The gardens of Blandings Castle are that original garden from which we are all exiled.This omnibus contains Something Fresh, Summer Lightning and three short stories. Notes Part of Arrows re-launch of Wodehouses comic novels. Back Cover A Blandings Omnibus In this wonderfully fat omnibus, which seems to span the dimensions of the Empress of Blandings herself (the fattest pig in Shropshire and surely all England), the whole world of Blandings Castle is spread out for our delectation: the engagingly dotty Lord Emsworth and his enterprising brother Galahad, his terrifying sister Lady Constance, Beach the butler (his voice like tawny port made audible), James Wellbeloved, the gifted but not always sober pigman, and Lord Emsworths secretary the Efficient Baxter, with gleaming spectacles, whose attempts to bring order to the Castle always end in disarray. Lurking in the wings is Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe of Matchingham Hall, the neighbour with designs on the Prize which must surely belong to the Empress. As Evelyn Waugh wrote, The gardens of Blandings Castle are that original garden from which we are all exiled. 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 Each time you read another Blandings story, the sublime nature of that world is such as to make you gasp * Stephen Fry *Its dangerous to use the word genius to describe a writer, but Ill risk it with him * John Humphrys *A genius ... Elusive, delicate but lasting * Alan Ayckbourn *Not only the funniest English novelist who ever wrote but one of our finest stylists * Susan Hill *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 * Marian Keyes * Promotional You dont analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour. Stephen Fry Review Text Each time you read another Blandings story, the sublime nature of that world is such as to make you gasp 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 ISBN0099514249 Author P.G. Wodehouse Year 2008 ISBN-10 0099514249 ISBN-13 9780099514244 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-10-02 Imprint Arrow Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Birth 1881 Death 1975 Media Book Publisher Cornerstone Subtitle (Blandings Castle) UK Release Date 2008-10-02 AU Release Date 2008-10-02 NZ Release Date 2008-10-02 Series Blandings Castle Audience General Pages 688 Alternative 9781448164769 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:145045844;

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