Ukridge

by P. G. Wodehouse

Overview

""Ukridge"" is a captivating collection of short stories by P.G. Wodehouse, published in 1923. The anthology revolves around the charming yet eccentric character Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge, known for his grand schemes and harebrained ideas. Each narrative presents a hilarious account of Ukridge's misadventures, often involving get-rich-quick schemes and improbable business ventures that inevitably lead to chaos and comic situations. Wodehouse's witty storytelling and sharp characterizations bring to life Ukridge's escapades, offering readers a delightful blend of humor, satire, and social commentary. Through the lens of Ukridge's relentless optimism and unyielding determination, the anthology explores themes of ambition, friendship, and the pursuit of success, showcasing the absurdities of human behavior and the resilience of the human spirit. With its clever narrative structure and memorable cast of characters, ""Ukridge"" stands as a timeless testament to Wodehouse's unparalleled talent for comedic storytelling and his insightful exploration of the human experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789359041308
Publisher:	True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
Publication date:	11/06/2023
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

P. G. Wodehouse (1881–1975) spent much of his life in Southampton, New York, but was born in England and educated in Surrey. He became an American citizen in 1955. In a literary career spanning more than seventy years, he published more than ninety books and twenty film scripts, and collaborated on more than thirty plays and musical comedies.

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

Table of Contents

1	Ukridge's Dog College	11
2	Ukridge's Accident Syndicate	34
3	The Debut of Battling Billson	57
4	First Aid for Dora	85
5	The Return of Battling Billson	109
6	Ukridge Sees Her Through	136
7	No Wedding Bells for Him	161
8	The Long Arm of Looney Coote	192
9	The Exit of Battling Billson	221
10	Ukridge Rounds a Nasty Corner	245

Editorial Reviews

Seemingly a distant cousin of Wodehouse’s Bertie Wooster, Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge is a conniving British ne’er-do-well whose hare-brained schemes inevitably embroil the narrator, his old school friend “Corky” Corcoran, in some embarrassing, uncomfortable, and expensive fallout. Reader Jonanthan Cecil endows each comic character with abundant warmth and humor. He skimps not at all on vocal nuance, regional accent, and the overall sense of fun. Listeners will almost be able to see the facial expressions of the loony inhabitants of Ukridge’s world, including the absurd title character himself. D.J.B. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine

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