Articles related to "P G Wodehouse"

Robert McCrum traces the life of British humourist Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, and in so doing, creates a precis of the 20th century.

Brief biography of Sir P.G. Wodehouse, a famous comic novelist, creator of Jeeves and Bertie Wooster.

P.G. Wodehouse's works, such as the Jeeves and Wooster stories, have become perennial favourites. But what makes them so successful?

P.G. Wodehouse's prolific career as a playwright and librettist shows itself in his famous comic novels, such as the Jeeves and Wooster series.

P.G. Wodehouse's early school stories provide a fascinating contrast to his later work.

Fascism, Flappers, Frivolity, and Fascinating Rhythm...the tone of the conflicted inter-war period was written about by many novelists of the period.

The incongruous and hilarious "Mike and Psmith", by P.G. Wodehouse, shows the novelist developing the debonair comedy of his later works.

Though P.G. Wodehouse never wrote a crime novel, his works are full of references to them, and he parodied their style.

One of P.G.Wodehouse's finest comic techniques was to make jokes out of familiar cliches.

A collaboration between Alan Ayckbourn and Andrew Lloyd Webber, By Jeeves doesn't quite hit the spot.

By fusing the style of Jack Vance with the humour of PG Wodehouse and a plot worthy of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, an F&SF regular makes an eminently readable debut.

Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.

Two universities, each subdivided into many colleges - spire inspirations for many writers and works of fantasy...fatal, freakish, and fairytale stories from Oxbridge.

Holidaying by car lets you explore the real England, but motorways can be stressful. Stay relaxed. Drive by old A & B roads staying in cosy pubs & former coaching inns

The English society of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, P.G. Wodehouse, and other authors collide in these updated social satires.

A selection of the most important and influential British TV shows beginning with the letter J.

Ten years on, the BBC television version of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is still well worth five hours of anyone's time.

Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) says he wants to adapt Terry Pratchett's Truckers for the silver screen. DreamWorks Animation will finance and produce the film.

A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian is a novel of family history and the expectations of Western life.

Debut novelist Allie Spencer talks about breaking into the rom/com market, writing for Little Black Dress and why it's never the wrong time to start writing.

Dachshunds have inspired artists, amused writers and hobnobbed in Hollywood thanks to their unique look, innate self-esteem and genial personality.

A special night for Toronto theatregoers as Drowsy Chaperone opens at the Elgin Theatre before its national tour of the U.S.

Historical romance author talks about her favourite authors, offers advice to beginner writers, and describes a typical day of writing.

Exploring Kimberley, the diamond city of South Africa, unravels the interesting history of the sparkling stones.

Other teen films preceded his and others would follow, but no other writer or director spoke so clearly to high school's class conflicts and general adolescent angst.

Two Caravans follows a group of migrant workers who have come to England to work as strawberry pickers in a field in Kent, living in two shoddy but charming caravans.

Top trends and outstanding shows from L'Oréal Toronto Fashion Week, Spring 2008 edition

Two universities, each subdivided into many colleges inspire works of fantasy...fatal, freakish, and fairytale stories from Oxbridge.

Trying to find an interesting and meaningful name to give your child? Look to the unique and beautiful names chosen by the literary greats.

The Mackintosh Building, arguably the best working art school space ever made, is now refurbished with a Mackintosh archive, chair museum and improved shopping facilities

If visiting England's Oxford don't miss the Ashmolean Museum, Balliol College, Christ Church of Harry Potter fame, Bodleian Library, Botanic Gardens and literary pubs.

Journalist turned author Chris Wood talks to Suite101 about Sherlock Holmes, Eddie Izzard and the benefits of self publishing.