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A Wodehouse Miscellany: Articles & Stories - cover

A Wodehouse Miscellany: Articles & Stories

P. G. Wodehouse

Publisher: Charles River Editors

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P.G. Wodehouse was a British writer best known for his humorous fiction.  Wodehouse’s long career produced many classics with his most famous works centering around Jeeves, the genius valet of Bertie Wooster.  This edition of A Wodehouse Miscellany: Articles & Stories includes a table of contents.
Available since: 03/22/2018.

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