A Wodehouse Miscellany: Articles & Stories

By P. G. Wodehouse
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Length3h 22m

About this audiobook

Step into a glittering world of sharp wit and sophisticated humor with this vibrant collection of early journalistic pieces and short fiction. Exploring everything from the quirks of trans-Atlantic travel to the delightful absurdities of Edwardian society, these sketches capture a master humorist finding his unique voice. The essays sparkle with wry observations on human nature, fashion, and the peculiar habits of the idle rich. It is a treasure trove of laughter that perfectly showcases an iconic comedic genius.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 3.9 (410)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction, Humor
Length3 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1SOME ASPECTS OF GAME-CAPTAINCY
12ON THE WRITING OF LYRICS
2AN UNFINISHED COLLECTION
13THE PAST THEATRICAL SEASON
3THE NEW ADVERTISING
14POEMS
4THE SECRET PLEASURES OF REGINALD
15DAMON AND PYTHIAS
5MY BATTLE WITH DRINK
16THE HAUNTED TRAM
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6IN DEFENSE OF ASTIGMATISM
17STORIES
7PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ME
18WHEN PAPA SWORE IN HINDUSTANI
8A PLEA FOR INDOOR GOLF
19TOM, DICK, AND HARRY
9THE ALARMING SPREAD OF POETRY
20JEEVES TAKES CHARGE
10MY LIFE AS A DRAMATIC CRITIC
21DISENTANGLING OLD DUGGIE
11THE AGONIES OF WRITING A MUSICAL COMEDY: Which Shows Why Librettists Pick at the Coverlet
22IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER

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