This is a terrific review, from someone who knows her Wodehouse.
//published 2011//
As soon as I heard about this book, I knew that I wanted to not just read it, but to own it, so that I could savor it whenever I wished. I haven’t regretted investing in this hefty tome (especially since I got it used, hardcover, for only $5!), even though it has taken me months to wade through it.
While, on the whole, I’m not someone who enjoys delving into the personal lives of individuals whose art I enjoy, there are some exceptions to the rule. Agatha Christie’s autobiography was an absolute delight, with a fascinating glimpse into the age in which she lived. More recently, John Cleese’s rambling about his early years and the various events that led up to the formation of the Pythons was fun and engaging. A Life in Letters was a different sort of autobiography, because it isn’t exactly an…
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Thanks, Honoria for pointing this out. I’ve also been told about Life of a Flea, or something similar, a Wodehouse autobiography. Have you heard of that one?This is something for my list. I’ll look out for it.
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Ah Yes, you are thinking of ‘Performing Flea’. It’s another letter collection — put together during Wodehouse’s lifetime with his assistance.
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That’s the one. Will look out for both of these. Anything that connects us with the Master has to be good:))
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As if my TBR pile isn’t big enough! Speaking of, I have dispatched something Honoria-wards 🙂
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What Ho Jon. I can’t see anything in my email (mrsplum@hotmail.com )
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Drat it. I’ve sent a test e-mail without attachment, tell me if it turns up.
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