A Life in Letters: 50th Anniversary Edition Hardcover

Charming, witty, and profound, this stylish 50th anniversary hardback edition of A LIFE IN LETTERS is the perfect addition to any Wodehouse-lover's bookcase.

'The letters, gossipy in the kindliest, most amused/bemused manner, bear true witness to the wide-ranging influences on Wodehouse's best-known novels and best-loved characters.' — THE TIMES

'It’s hard to imagine a better beach companion' — PROSPECT

The Definitive Edition of P.G. Wodehouse's Collected Letters

Edited with commentary by Oxford academic Sophie Ratcliffe.

One of the funniest and most admired writers of the twentieth century, P.G. Wodehouse always shied away from the idea of a biography. A quiet, retiring man, he expressed himself through the written word. His letters—collected and expertly edited here—provide an illuminating biographical accompaniment to legendary comic creations such as Jeeves, Bertie Wooster, Psmith, and the Empress of Blandings.

What Makes This Edition Special:

• Previously unpublished sources: These letters offer an unrivalled insight into Wodehouse's life and work.
• Key life moments:
  • His schooldays at Dulwich College.
  • The family's financial reverses, which dashed his hopes of attending university.
  • Life in New York, working in musical comedy with Jerome Kern and George and Ira Gershwin.
  • The years of fame as a novelist.
  • The unhappy episode in 1940, when he was interned by the Germans and later erroneously accused of broadcasting pro-Nazi propaganda.

This collection is a must-have for fans of Wodehouse and anyone who admires timeless wit and humor.