The Clicking of CuthbertDigiCat, 16.09.2022 - 148 Seiten In 'The Clicking of Cuthbert' by P. G. Wodehouse, the piercing sound of a golf ball being squarely hit is emblematic of the book's central theme: golf and the human comedy intertwined on the green. Wodehouse melds his characteristic wit with the sporting milieu, crafting stories that expertly drive from tee to green. Presented within a literary tradition where sport stands as a microcosm of life, the collection wittily navigates the trials and triumphs of its characters. The modern republishing by DigiCat Publishing preserves the book's legacy, offering a fresh medium through which Wodehouse's linguistic finesse and the era's social commentary remain as strikingly relevant today as when first penned. Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse was an astute observer of human nature and a master of the English language. His literary career spanned over seventy years, producing a vast array of novels and short stories filled with whimsical plots and endearing characters, often poking fun at the British upper class. 'The Clicking of Cuthbert' reflects Wodehouse's own leisurely pursuits and his capacity to find humor in the most benign situations, a talent that led him to become one of the most beloved humorists of the 20th century. This work is an exquisite testament to his piquant prose and his ability to encapsulate the idiosyncrasies of his time. 'The Clicking of Cuthbert' is quintessential Wodehouse, making it an essential read for both aficionados of his work and newcomers alike. Readers who delight in the playful use of language and a lighthearted look at the follies of mankind set against the backdrop of the sporting world will find themselves thoroughly entertained. As a part of the canon of world literature, it stands not only as a paragon of humorous fiction but also as a penetrating snapshot of early 20th-century societal mores, meticulously brought back to life for contemporary audiences by DigiCat Publishing. |
Inhalt
4 Sundered Hearts | |
5 The Salvation of George Mackintosh | |
6 Ordeal By Golf | |
The Long Hole | |
8 The Heel of Achilles | |
The Rough Stuff | |
The Coming of Gowf | |
EPILOGUE | |
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Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
Abe Mitchell Alexander Arthur asked ball become began better Bingham club coming course cried Cuthbert don't drive engaged Eunice eyes face fact feeling fellow felt George girl give golf golfer green hand happened head heard heart High hill hole hope hundred James James Todd Jukes keep King looked married match matter mean Merolchazzar mind minutes Miss Mitchell morning Mortimer nature never niblick night Oldest Member once Open Peter play present Priest Ralph Ramsden Ramsden Waters reached replied rough round rules seemed seen short shot side silence sort speak started story strange stroke Sturgis suppose talking tell thing thought told took true turned understand Vincent Jopp voice walked watched woman young