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Barmy in Wonderland

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Barmy in Wonderland by P.G. Wodehouse follows the comedic exploits of Cyril "Barmy" Fotheringay-Phipps, a good-natured and slightly barmy young gentleman. When Barmy becomes involved in the world of theatre, his adventures are filled with eccentric characters, hilarious misunderstandings, and whimsical twists. The book delivers a delightful portrayal of chaos in Wodehouse's distinctively witty style.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for whimsical comedy and clever satire. The delightful characters and absurd situations, crafted with P.G. Wodehouse's signature wit and charm, make for a captivating and light-hearted read. If you appreciate classic British humour and engaging storytelling, this book is likely to appeal to you.

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Barmy in Wonderland

Love is a powerful spur, and Cyril Fotheringay-Phipps (known to his friends as Barmy) invests his modest fortune in a stage production, encouraged by his admiration for the delectable Miss Dinty Moore. And so he demonstrates that affairs of the heart and high finance may be happily combined.

Although Cyrill Fotheringay-Phipps, fondly known as Barmy, only consulted a fortune-teller to take the weight off his feet, it did seem as though the old crystal ball had had an eyeful. Had he not met 'Dinty', the fair girl to end all fair girls, and was he not about to enrich the Broadway theatrical scene?

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Although Cyrill Fotheringay-Phipps, fondly known as Barmy, only consulted a fortune-teller to take the weight off his feet, it did seem as though the old crystal ball had had an eyeful. Had he not met Dinty, the fair girl to end all fair girls, and was he not about to enrich the Broadway theatrical scene?

Love is a powerful spur, and Cyril Fotheringay-Phipps (known to his friends as Barmy) invests his modest fortune in a stage production, encouraged by his admiration for the delectable Miss Dinty Moore. And so he demonstrates that affairs of the heart and high finance may be happily combined.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841591629

Publisher: Everyman

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 May 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Everyman's Library

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Pelham Grenville Wodehouse (always known as 'Plum') wrote about seventy novels and some three hundred short stories over seventy-three years. He is widely recognised as the greatest 20th-century writer of humour in the English language. Perhaps best known for the escapades of Bertie Wooster and Jeeves, Wodehouse also created the world of Blandings Castle, home to Lord Emsworth and his cherished pig, the Empress of Blandings. His stories include gems concerning the irrepressible and disreputable Ukridge; Psmith, the elegant socialist; the ever-so-slightly-unscrupulous Fifth Earl of Ickenham, better known as Uncle Fred; and those related by Mr Mulliner, the charming raconteur of The Angler's Rest, and the Oldest Member at the Golf Club. In 1936 he was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for 'having made an outstanding and lasting contribution to the happiness of the world'. He was made a Doctor of Letters by Oxford University in 1939 and in 1975, aged ninety-three, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. He died shortly afterwards, on St Valentine's Day.

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