Love Among The Chickens

by P. G. Wodehouse

Overview

""Love Among the Chickens"" is a novel written by P.G. Wodehouse, a renowned English humorist. It was first published in 1906. The story revolves around the misadventures of two young men, Jeremy Garnet and Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge, who attempt to run a chicken farm. Set in the idyllic English countryside, the novel combines elements of romance, comedy, and farce. The plot follows the struggles of the two friends as they navigate the challenges of managing the farm, dealing with financial constraints, and coping with the antics of their eccentric and colorful neighbors. Amidst the chaos, a love story unfolds as Jeremy falls for a young lady named Phyllis. However, their budding romance faces numerous obstacles, adding to the comedic and romantic tension of the narrative. As with many of Wodehouse's works, ""Love Among the Chickens"" is known for its witty dialogue, humorous situations, and engaging characters. The novel captures the essence of early 20th-century English society while offering a light-hearted and entertaining narrative.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789359040240
Publisher:	True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
Publication date:	11/06/2023
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, KBE, was a comic author who experienced huge success during a career of more than seventy years and continues to be broadly read over 40 years after his death. He was an English writer and one of the most comprehensively read humorists of the 20th century. Born in Guildford on 15 October 1881, the son of a British Magistrate established in Hong Kong, Wodehouse spent happy teenage years at Dulwich College. Later he worked for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in London for two years. He wrote part-time while working in the bank, usually proving successful enough to take it up as a full-time profession. He was a journalist with The Globe (an inactive English newspaper) for several years before usually going to Hollywood, where he earned huge amount as a screenwriter. He was a creative author, writing 96 books in a career scaling from 1902-1975. His works consist of novels, collections of short stories, and a musical comedy. He is best well-known as the creator of Jeeves. He passed on 14 February 1975 in New York, United States.

Date of Birth:

October 15, 1881

Date of Death:

February 14, 1975

Place of Birth:

Guildford, Surrey, England

Place of Death:

Southampton, New York

Education:

Dulwich College, 1894-1900