If you’re a fan of P.G. Wodehouse’s wonderful Jeeves and Bertie, you’ll find Nigel Cawthorne’s slim little book a delight. Cawthorne provides outlines of the thirty-five short stories and eleven novels. From “Extricating Young Gussie” to Aunts Aren’t Gentlemen, this book is a celebration of the clever stories and unforgettable characters in the series. In addition, Cawthorne also discusses the many adaptations of the Jeeves and Bertie Saga for stage and movies and TV. Nigel Cawthorne has also written A Brief Guide to James Bond and A Brief History of Sherlock Holmes. I can recommend both volumes in addition to this one. GRADE: A
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction
Chapter 1: P.G. Wodehouse
Chapter 2: The Birth of Jeeves and Wooster
Chapter 3: The Short Stories
Chapter 4: The Novels
Chapter 5: Bertram Wilberforce Wooster
Chapter 6: Jeeves
Chapter 7: Aunts and Uncles
Chapter 8: Fiancees and Sweethearts
Chapter 9: Drones and Other Acquintances
Chapter 10: Old Hardened Arteries and Rozzers
Chapter 11: Stage and Screen
Bibliography
Index
I love Wodehouse, but I prefer his other series (Blandings Castle, Uncle Fred…) and the one-shot novels. Jeeves always struck me as a bit too Pinter-esque for comfort.
Dan, Jeeves is the consummate problem-solver. And Bertie is the ultimate problem creator! I like the Blandings Castle stories, too.
I’m with you, Dan. I really enjoy the Blandings ones, love Lord Emsworth. Don’t really care for the mulliner or golf ones nearly as much, but do enjoy Jeeves & Bertie
Maybe I’ve got it backwards and Pinter is just Wodehouseian.
Dan, Pinter is the opposite of funny.
That sounds like fun. I still have the complete Fry and Laurie DVD set to rewatch.
Jeff, I’m planning to rewatch the Fry and Laurie DVD set this Summer.
He’s also done A BRIEF GUIDE TO AGATHA CHRISTIE and A BRIEF GUIDE TO J.R.R. TOLKIEN, according to my library’s website.
Jeff, I’ll have to check out A BRIEF GUIDE TO AGATHA CHRISTIE. I have plenty of Tolkein material.
This sounds perfect for Maggie and Art.
Beth, any Bertie and Jeeves fan would enjoy this book!
Curse you, George Kelley! Another book to add to my Gotta Have list.
Jerry, Patti Abbott calls me “George the Tempter.” I’m always happy to recommend Good Books!
you have that right!!
Maggie, just think of it as stimulating the Economy!
$25 seems a bit steep to me, I’ll pass.
Rick, used copies can be found online for a pittance. I bought my copy for $3.98 at http://www.daedalusbooks.com/
I used to shop at Daedalus Books, got their catalog. Haven’t seen one in years, but now that I’m not buying books I don’t need it.
Rick, I order books from Daedalus every few months. They always feature British books at wonderful prices!