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Tag Archives: P.G. Wodehouse
Making Bets on Kentucky Derby Day
I’m headed up to Boston tomorrow to attend my dear friend’s (and Kentuckian expat) Derby party. Convenient timing too, in that I just finished Common Ground. In honor of this esteemed occasion, and the expected libations, I have a P.G. … Continue reading
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Tagged Blandings Castle, Galahad Threepwood, Kentucky Derby, Mint Julep, P.G. Wodehouse
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a distinct bias toward the festive
A Wodehousian gem, found in The New Criterion review of the latest collection of his letters. “Although Mr. Gedge’s statement that the Vicomte de Blissac was never sober had been an exaggeration—for he was frequently sober, sometimes for hours at … Continue reading
Posted in books, British Literature, pop culture
Tagged P.G. Wodehouse, The New Criterion
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In Which I’m Finally Paid To Write About P.G. Wodehouse
Well, its finally happened. I’ve been reading P.G. Wodehouse for well over a decade now and I’ve loved his work since I first cracked open The Code of the Woosters. I’ve been proselytizing for his cause for just as long, … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, books, British Literature, Philadelphia
Tagged George Orwell, P.G. Wodehouse, Philly, The Philadelphia Inquirer
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P.G. Wodehouse in India
I remember hearing, at some point, that P.G. Wodehouse is quite popular in India. So, it being Boxing Day and all, I Googled the appropriate terms and the right sort of article began popping up. First, a slight NPR piece … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, books, British Literature, history
Tagged Colonialism, India, P.G. Wodehouse, Shashi Tharoor
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James Bond Turns Against America
I’ve been reading some of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels in preparation for, and celebration of, the release of the super spy’s latest cinematic outing. The new Daniel Craig film, Skyfall, is excellent. The same cannot be said of Fleming’s … Continue reading
