P. G. Wodehouse

1881–1975

6 series 46 books in order 1915–1988

Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, KBE, was an English humorist born on 15 October 1881 and died on 14 February 1975. He wrote novels, short stories, plays, poems, song lyrics, and journalism. His work was popular for over seventy years and remains widely read. Wodehouse focused on pre-war English upper-class society, reflecting his background and early career. He was praised by writers such as Hilaire Belloc, Evelyn Waugh, and modern authors like Stephen Fry and Salman Rushdie. His stories often featured eccentric characters with peculiar interests and a "fixer" character who resolved their problems. Wodehouse was known for his skill in crafting detailed and satisfying narratives.

Born: 1881
Active years: 1915–1988
Known for: Blandings Castle, Carry On, Jeeves, Mulliner Nights, Blandings Castle and Elsewhere

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Series by P. G. Wodehouse

Blandings Castle

11 books in order · 1915–1977

Something Fresh

1915 · P. G. Wodehouse

The first Blandings novel introduces Lord Emsworth, his bone-headed younger son the Hon. Freddie Threepwood, his secretary the Efficient Baxter, and…
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Leave it to Psmith

1924 · P. G. Wodehouse

A Blandings novel: Lady Constance Keeble's valuable diamond necklace becomes the object of dark plottings by well-connected jewel thieves within the…
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Summer Lightning

1929 · P. G. Wodehouse

Clarence, 9th Earl of Emsworth, is preoccupied with his prizewinning pig, the Empress of Blandings, and the upcoming Agricultural show. Meanwhile,…
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Heavy Weather

1933 · P. G. Wodehouse

When Monty Bodkin chooses the Drones Club over the Bunch of Grapes, it affects the destinies of Ronald Fish and his betrothed, Sue Brown; of…
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Uncle Fred in the springtime

1939 · P. G. Wodehouse

Uncle Fred in the Springtime is a 1939 novel by P.G. Wodehouse. Pongo's Uncle Fred, the Earl of Ickenham, is called in to thwart the Duke of…
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Full Moon

1947 · P. G. Wodehouse

This Blandings novel finds that when the moon is full at the castle, strange things happen, including the painting of a portrait of the Empress,…
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Pigs Have Wings

1952 · P. G. Wodehouse

The Empress of Blandings aims to win the Fat Pigs class at the Shropshire Show for a third year, delighting Lord Emsworth. Galahad Threepwood, Beach…
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Service with a Smile

1961 · P. G. Wodehouse

Service with a Smile is a 1961 book by P. G. Wodehouse. It is book 8 of the series Blandings Castle.
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Galahad at Blandings

1965 · P. G. Wodehouse

Galahad at Blandings is a 1965 book by P. G. Wodehouse. It is book 9 of the series Blandings Castle.
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A Pelican at Blandings

1969 · P. G. Wodehouse

A Pelican at Blandings is a 1969 book by P. G. Wodehouse. It is book 10 of the series Blandings Castle.
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