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Title: Meet Mr Mulliner
Alternate Title: Meet Mister Mulliner
Original Publication: United States: Penguin Books, 1927, pubdate 1962, pubdate 1988.
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The truth about George -- A slice of life -- Mulliner's Buck-U-Uppo -- The bishop's move -- Came the dawn -- The story of William -- Portrait of a disciplinarian -- The romance of a bulb-squeezer -- Honeysuckle Cottage.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Meet Mr Mulliner" by P. G. Wodehouse is a collection of humorous short stories written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to a charming narrator, Mr. Mulliner, who recounts amusing anecdotes about his family, particularly focusing on various members, including his nephew George and his brother Wilfred. The stories often explore themes of love, social awkwardness, and the quirks of human behavior with a lighthearted and whimsical touch. The opening of the book sets the stage in the Anglers' Rest, a bar-parlour where Mr. Mulliner interacts with fellow patrons, providing a glimpse into his engaging storytelling style. He begins by sharing a tale about his nephew George, who struggles with a terrible stammer that hampers his ability to express his feelings for a girl named Susan. George seeks help from a specialist who suggests he engage strangers in conversation, leading to comical and awkward encounters. The narrative teases a blend of romance and humor, as George’s adventures in overcoming his shyness introduce readers to the charming, eccentric world that Wodehouse is renowned for. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975
EBook No.: 70222
Published: Mar 6, 2023
Downloads: 328
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Short stories, English
Subject: San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
Subject: Interpersonal relations -- Fiction
Subject: Mulliner family (Fictitious characters) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Meet Mr Mulliner
Alternate Title: Meet Mister Mulliner
Original Publication: United States: Penguin Books, 1927, pubdate 1962, pubdate 1988.
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The truth about George -- A slice of life -- Mulliner's Buck-U-Uppo -- The bishop's move -- Came the dawn -- The story of William -- Portrait of a disciplinarian -- The romance of a bulb-squeezer -- Honeysuckle Cottage.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Meet Mr Mulliner" by P. G. Wodehouse is a collection of humorous short stories written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to a charming narrator, Mr. Mulliner, who recounts amusing anecdotes about his family, particularly focusing on various members, including his nephew George and his brother Wilfred. The stories often explore themes of love, social awkwardness, and the quirks of human behavior with a lighthearted and whimsical touch. The opening of the book sets the stage in the Anglers' Rest, a bar-parlour where Mr. Mulliner interacts with fellow patrons, providing a glimpse into his engaging storytelling style. He begins by sharing a tale about his nephew George, who struggles with a terrible stammer that hampers his ability to express his feelings for a girl named Susan. George seeks help from a specialist who suggests he engage strangers in conversation, leading to comical and awkward encounters. The narrative teases a blend of romance and humor, as George’s adventures in overcoming his shyness introduce readers to the charming, eccentric world that Wodehouse is renowned for. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975
EBook No.: 70222
Published: Mar 6, 2023
Downloads: 328
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Short stories, English
Subject: San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
Subject: Interpersonal relations -- Fiction
Subject: Mulliner family (Fictitious characters) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.