Tales of St. Austin's by P. G. Wodehouse

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Author Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975
Title Tales of St. Austin's
Contents How Pillingshot Scored -- The Odd Trick -- L'Affaire Uncle John (A Story in Letters) -- Harrison's Slight Error -- Bradshaw's Little Story -- A Shocking Affair -- The Babe and the Dragon -- The Manoeuvres of Charteris -- How Payne Bucked Up -- Author! -- 'The Tabby Terror' -- The Prize Poem -- Work -- Notes -- Now, Talking About Cricket-- -- The Tom Brown Question.
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Summary "Tales of St. Austin's" by P. G. Wodehouse is a collection of humorous stories written in the early 20th century. Set in a fictional public school, the tales revolve around the experiences of students navigating the complexities of school life, friendships, and youthful antics, emphasizing Wodehouse's signature wit and satirical touch. The opening of the collection introduces readers to a character named Pillingshot, who is currently grappling with an unexpected mid-term examination in Livy. Pillingshot's frustration is compounded by his interactions with his friends, his various domestic challenges, and the inevitable pressures of school life, showcasing Wodehouse's keen observation of adolescent behavior and school dynamics. With dry humor, the narrative unfolds as Pillingshot contemplates his unpreparedness while navigating friendships and social interactions, setting the stage for a series of amusing adventures that reflect the trials and tribulations of youth in a school setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Schools -- Fiction
Subject Humorous stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 6980
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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