The Small Bachelor
The Small Bachelor by P. G. Wodehouse, published by Everyman in 2013, is a humorous exploration of love and social class. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows George Finch, a would-be painter with ample wealth but lacking talent, as he pursues the affections of the beautiful Molly Waddington. However, their romance faces challenges due to Molly’s stepmother, Mrs. Sigsbee H. Waddington, who has her own aspirations for her daughter, particularly given George’s origins from Idaho.
Readers will find a comedic tale centered on George’s efforts to win Molly’s heart, aided by an array of quirky characters including Hamilton Beamish, a self-help author, and a poetic policeman. The story unfolds against the backdrop of New York society, highlighting themes of ambition and class distinctions. Based on a 1917 musical comedy script co-written by Wodehouse and Guy Bolton, this work combines elements of fiction and classic literature, making it a notable addition to the genre of humorous storytelling.
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Would-be painter, George Finch, with lots of money and no talent, falls for lovely Molly Waddington who falls for him. Unfortunately, Molly’s snobbish stepmother, Mrs Sigsbee H. Waddington, New York society queen, has grander ideas for Molly, not least because George comes from Idaho, which is in every sense beyond the pale. Based on a 1917 musical comedy script by Wodehouse and his friend, Guy Bolton, The Small Bachelor tells the story of George’s struggle to win his girl, with the willing help of Hamilton Beamish, author of self-improvement pamphlets, and the unwitting assistance of a poetic policeman, Molly’s henpecked father, and New York’s premier female pickpocket.
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