Piccadilly Jim
Piccadilly Jim by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse is a humorous exploration of transatlantic manners, published by Everyman in 2004. This New Ed edition spans 300 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows playboy Jimmy Crocker as he navigates his romantic pursuits in both England and America, leading to a series of comedic escapades that highlight his attempts to reform himself for love.
Readers will encounter a vibrant cast of minor characters, including pretentious poets and Wall Street businessmen, as Jimmy’s adventures unfold. The story features his time at his Aunt Nesta’s house in New York, where he engages in impersonation and a misguided kidnapping plot involving his cousin Ogden. This edition captures Wodehouse’s signature humor, making it a delightful read for those interested in literary fiction and comedy.
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This sparkling story of transatlantic manners follows the fortunes of playboy Jimmy Crocker in England and America. When Jimmy falls for a girl in London and vows to reform himself as a result, the quest for love leads him to his Aunt Nesta’s house in New York, where his escapades involve impersonating himself and attempting to kidnap Nesta’s odious son Ogden – with the boy demanding a cut of the ransom money. A full flush of minor characters – pretentious poets, butlers, boxers, put-upon husbands and Wall Street businessmen – make the comedy crackle as only Wodehouse knew how.
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