Mr. Mulliner Stories
Mr. Mulliner Stories by P.G. Wodehouse is a collection of short stories that revolve around the character of Mulliner, a taxi driver and narrator with a flair for storytelling. The book features six tales of mystery, romance, and adventure, each showcasing Wodehouse's mastery of language and his ability to create memorable characters. In "The Man with Two Left Feet," Mulliner recounts the tale of a young man who is determined to learn how to dance despite his clumsiness on the floor. The story is filled with humor and wit, as Mulliner's narration brings the characters to life in a way that is both entertaining and engaging. In "The Girl on the Train," Mulliner tells the tale of a young woman who becomes obsessed with a beautiful girl she sees on the train every day. The story is a classic example of Wodehouse's ability to create complex characters and situations, while still maintaining a lighthearted tone throughout. Overall, Mr. Mulliner Stories is a delightful collection of short stories that showcase Wodehouse's skill as a writer and his ability to craft engaging tales that are both entertaining and memorable.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1978 · Genre: Humor, Short Stories, Fiction · 9 chapters · 65,222 words
First lines
Two men were sitting in the bar-parlour of the Anglers' Rest as I entered it; and one of them, I gathered from his low, excited voice and wide gestures, was telling the other a story. I could hear nothing but an occasional "Biggest I ever saw in my life! " and "Fully as large as that! " but in such a place it was not difficult to imagine the rest; and when the second man, catching my eye, winked at me with a sort of humorous misery, I smiled sympathetically back at him.
The action had the effect of establishing a bond between us; and when the storyteller finished his tale and left, he came over to my table as if answering a formal invitation.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1978 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Short Stories, Fiction
- Length: 65,222 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 1,992 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — P. G. Wodehouse is known for his witty humor and his light-hearted comedic narratives which are significant facets in Mr. Mulliner Stories.
- Short Stories — Mr. Mulliner Stories is a collection of distinct yet connected short stories.
- Fiction — The book falls under Fiction as the events and characters in it are creations of the author's imagination.
Tags
humor · short stories · British literature · comedy · satire · social commentary · upper class · eccentric characters · witty dialogue · lighthearted · vintage · narrative style
Contents
- The Truth About George
- A Slice of Life
- Mulliner's Buck-U-Uppo
- The Bishop's Move
- Came the Dawn
- The Story of William
- Portrait of a Disciplinarian
- The Romance of a Bulb-Squeezer
- Honeysuckle Cottage