P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) is widely regarded as the greatest comic writer of the twentieth century. Wodehouse wrote more than seventy novels and 200 short stories, creating numerous much-loved characters - the inimitable Jeeves and Wooster, Lord Emsworth and his beloved Empress of Blandings, Mr Mulliner, Ukridge, and Psmith. His humorous articles were published in more than eighty magazines, including Punch, over six decades. He was also a highly successful music lyricist, once with over five musicals running on Broadway simultaneously. P.G. Wodehouse was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for 'an outstanding and lasting contribution to the happiness of the world'.
The funniest writer to ever put words to paper -- HUGH LAURIE He has made a world for us to live in and delight in -- EVELYN WAUGH Wodehouse is the greatest comic writer ever -- DOUGLAS ADAMS Paper has rarely been put to better use than printing Wodehouse -- CAITLIN MORAN For as long as I'm immersed in a P.G. Wodehouse book, it's possible to keep the real world at bay and live in a far, far nicer one where happy endings are the order of the day -- MARIAN KEYES Sublime comic genius -- BEN ELTON Incomparable and timeless genius - perfect for readers of all ages, shapes and sizes! -- KATE MOSSE I'm not sure I can entirely like or trust anyone who doesn't love Jeeves and Wooster -- JOHN CONNOLLY