P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) was an English author, one of the most beloved comic writers in the English language. Famous for his dazzling wordplay, intricate farcical plots, and sunlit, gentle world of English country houses and gentlemen's clubs, he created some of the funniest and most enduring characters in literature.
His greatest creations are the amiable, hapless Bertie Wooster and his brilliant, unflappable valet Jeeves, whose adventures untangle a series of comic disasters with impeccable style. He also created Blandings Castle, the scheming Psmith, and a host of formidable aunts. Wodehouse's early Jeeves works, such as My Man Jeeves, are in the public domain.
He wrote more than ninety books over seven decades, and his prose is celebrated for its precision, warmth, and inexhaustible wit.
Our editions present his early comic masterpieces clearly. Read a story free, and read or listen to these early works with a membership.
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Frequently asked questions about P. G. Wodehouse
What did P. G. Wodehouse write?
Wodehouse wrote more than ninety comic novels and story collections. He is most famous for the Jeeves and Wooster stories, the Blandings Castle novels, and characters like Psmith and Ukridge. He also wrote lyrics for Broadway musicals. His humorous fiction, especially the Jeeves stories, made him one of the best-loved comic writers ever.
Who are Jeeves and Wooster?
Bertie Wooster is a good-natured, wealthy, and slightly dim young English gentleman, and Jeeves is his supremely intelligent, resourceful valet who repeatedly rescues him — and his hapless friends — from romantic and social disasters. Their affectionate, comic partnership is one of the most famous double acts in fiction. 'Jeeves' has even become a byword for the perfect butler.
Which Wodehouse works are available here?
The library offers his early works that are in the public domain, such as My Man Jeeves — one of the first collections of Jeeves and Wooster stories. Many of his later, best-known books remain under copyright and are not included. We're clear about which titles are part of the collection.
Where should I start with Wodehouse?
Among the public-domain works offered here, My Man Jeeves is the perfect starting point — an early collection introducing Jeeves and Wooster and Wodehouse's signature comic style. His stories are short, sunny, and endlessly re-readable. They're best enjoyed one at a time.
Why is Wodehouse considered such a great comic writer?
Wodehouse is prized for his dazzling command of language — his similes, timing, and turns of phrase are widely regarded as unmatched in comic fiction. His plots are elaborate farces that resolve with perfect precision, and his world is warm, benevolent, and free of real malice. Writers and readers alike consider his prose a model of comic craftsmanship.
When did P. G. Wodehouse live?
Wodehouse was born in England in 1881 and died in the United States in 1975, aged 93. He wrote prolifically for more than seventy years. The early works offered here date from the 1910s, when he was developing the characters who would make him famous.
Where can I read Wodehouse for free?
Wodehouse's early works, such as My Man Jeeves, are in the public domain and freely available. Older editions keep the original text. Here you can read a story free in clear modern English, and read or listen to these early works with a membership.
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