Wodehouse: A Life
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Wodehouse: A Life

Robert McCrum
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An affectionate portrait of the prolific twentieth-century comic writer (1881-1975) discusses his creation of such characters as Jeeves, Psmith, and the Empress of Blandings; describes his contributions to Broadway and the London stage; details his internment in Germany during WW II; and moves on to his life in Southampton, NY.
Genres: BiographyNonfictionHistoryBiography MemoirHumorUnfinishedWritingBritish Literature
530 Pages

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