Mr Mulliner Speaking

P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) is widely regarded as the greatest comic writer of the 20th century. Wodehouse wrote more than 70 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 80 magazines including <i>Punch</i> 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'. <p><i>A Mulliner collection<br></i><br>In the bar-parlour of the Angler's Rest Mr Mulliner tells his amazing tales which hold his audience of drinkers (referred to only as Pints of Stout and Whiskies-and-Splash) in the palm of his expressive hand. Here you can discover what happened to The Man Who Gave Up Smoking share a frisson when the butler delivers Something Squishy on a silver salver ('Your serpent Sir' said the voice of Simmons) ­- and experience the dreadful Unpleasantness at Bludleigh Court. Throughout the Mulliner clan remains resourcefully in command in the most outlandish situations making for a vintage collection of hilarious Wodehouse.</p> It's dangerous to use the word genius to describe a writer but I'll risk it with him 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 funnier one where happy endings are the order of the day Wodehouse always lifts your spirits no matter how high they happen to be already The incomparable and timeless genius - perfect for readers of all ages shapes and sizes! Not only the funniest English novelist who ever wrote but one of our finest stylists <p><i>A Mulliner collection<br></i><br>In the bar-parlour of the Angler's Rest Mr Mulliner tells his amazing tales which hold his audience of drinkers (referred to only as Pints of Stout and Whiskies-and-Splash) in the palm of his expressive hand. Here you can discover what happened to The Man Who Gave Up Smoking share a frisson when the butler delivers Something Squishy on a silver salver ('Your serpent Sir' said the voice of Simmons) ­- and experience the dreadful Unpleasantness at Bludleigh Court. Throughout the Mulliner clan remains resourcefully in command in the most outlandish situations making for a vintage collection of hilarious Wodehouse.</p>