
Life at Blandings
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Formato
Brossura
Pagine
608
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Jan 5, 1988
Editore
Penguin Books
ISBN-10
0140059032
ISBN-13
9780140059038
Descrizione
In the idyllic setting of Blandings Castle, P.G. Wodehouse crafts a whimsical tapestry of eccentric characters and humorous predicaments. The estate, characterized by its sprawling gardens and comically convoluted household affairs, serves as the backdrop for a variety of light-hearted escapades. Life within these ivy-clad walls is never dull, as the residents, from noble lords to scheming relatives, find themselves caught in a delightful web of mischief and mishaps.
Wodehouse’s signature wit brings to life an array of charming personalities, each with their own quirks and ambitions. Readers are introduced to the well-meaning but often bumbling figures who inhabit the castle, including the unforgettable Lord Emsworth, whose obsession with his prize pig adds a humorous yet relatable touch to his aristocratic follies. Amidst the frantic search for love, fortune, and tranquility, the stakes are raised with each laughable blunder.
As the storyline unfolds, the interplay between the characters and their amusing escapades captures the essence of British humor and social satire. Wodehouse's keen observations reveal the absurdity of high society, transforming the everyday dilemmas of the gentry into a charming and engaging narrative. Through a delightful mix of misunderstandings and heartfelt moments, the reader is invited to lose themselves in the enchanting chaos of life at Blandings.
Wodehouse’s signature wit brings to life an array of charming personalities, each with their own quirks and ambitions. Readers are introduced to the well-meaning but often bumbling figures who inhabit the castle, including the unforgettable Lord Emsworth, whose obsession with his prize pig adds a humorous yet relatable touch to his aristocratic follies. Amidst the frantic search for love, fortune, and tranquility, the stakes are raised with each laughable blunder.
As the storyline unfolds, the interplay between the characters and their amusing escapades captures the essence of British humor and social satire. Wodehouse's keen observations reveal the absurdity of high society, transforming the everyday dilemmas of the gentry into a charming and engaging narrative. Through a delightful mix of misunderstandings and heartfelt moments, the reader is invited to lose themselves in the enchanting chaos of life at Blandings.
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