Description

Book Synopsis
Wodehouse's well-known gift for satisfying plots and comic surprises is evident on every page, but there are also signs of his debt to earlier writers in the realistic tradition. Set mainly in London or New York, many of the stories concern ordinary people - shopassistants, schoolmasters, secretaries, servants, unsuccessful writers - living the life of rented rooms and cheap cafés Wodehouse knew well from his own experience. Yet there is nothing sad or gloomy about these tales. Far from it: they are brimming with life and energy, beautifully written and invariably delightful. And for Wodehouse addicts there is also a goodly sprinkling of goofy young men about town and their valets to satisfy the strongest appetites

Trade Review
The handsome bindings are only the cherry on top of what is already a cake without compare. * Evening Standard *

The Man Upstairs

Product form

£12.34

Includes FREE delivery

RRP £12.99 – you save £0.65 (5%)

Order before 4pm today for delivery by Fri 19 Dec 2025.

A Hardback by P.G. Wodehouse

4 in stock


    View other formats and editions of The Man Upstairs by P.G. Wodehouse

    Publisher: Everyman
    Publication Date: 23/09/2010
    ISBN13: 9781841591704, 978-1841591704
    ISBN10: 184159170X

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Wodehouse's well-known gift for satisfying plots and comic surprises is evident on every page, but there are also signs of his debt to earlier writers in the realistic tradition. Set mainly in London or New York, many of the stories concern ordinary people - shopassistants, schoolmasters, secretaries, servants, unsuccessful writers - living the life of rented rooms and cheap cafés Wodehouse knew well from his own experience. Yet there is nothing sad or gloomy about these tales. Far from it: they are brimming with life and energy, beautifully written and invariably delightful. And for Wodehouse addicts there is also a goodly sprinkling of goofy young men about town and their valets to satisfy the strongest appetites

    Trade Review
    The handsome bindings are only the cherry on top of what is already a cake without compare. * Evening Standard *

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account