Death at the Excelsior, and Other Stories
'Death at the Excelsior, and Other Stories' Summary
'Death at the Excelsior' and other stories showcase the quintessential Wodehouse style. The collection features a variety of tales, each filled with the author's trademark humor. One story may see a hapless young man entangled in a farcical misunderstanding with a stolen jewel, while another might follow a group of friends navigating the complexities of love and marriage. Throughout these stories, Wodehouse skillfully crafts characters who, despite their bumbling nature and constant mishaps, ultimately prove endearing and lovable. The stories are not merely humorous; they offer glimpses into the social dynamics of English society, all filtered through Wodehouse's unique lens of gentle satire and delightful absurdity.Book Details
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P. G. Wodehouse
England
Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse was an English author and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. Wodehouse was a prolific writer throughout his life, publishing more than ninety bo...
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