The cry goes out: P.G. Melancholia got you in its grip? Wodehouse's comic genius and his understanding of human character are evident, but the plot does not build to the kind of hilarious climax one finds in some of the later works. A Prefect's Uncle is an early novel by P.G. Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Have you got the blues? Narrative tended to ramble somewhat and lack pace. Wodehouse created the popular novel series based on the much-beloved character Jeeves, he sent up his native country's private school culture in A Prefect's Uncle. He looked fixedly at his uncle as he stood framed in the doorway, a cheerful column of cool, calm, concentrated cheek. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2009. The noise brought William into the room. Particularly about such thin characters that appear and disappear so randomly. I don't suppose I read him particularly for plot either, but this one is just too much of a mess. Please choose a different delivery location or purchase from another seller. Read "A Prefect's Uncle" by P. G. Wodehouse available from Rakuten Kobo. On display in … Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2016. A Prefect's uncle is another of Wodehouse's lesser know works, but just as good as the rest. Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, KBE (1881-1975) was a comic writer who has enjoyed enormous popular success for more than seventy years. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Wodehouse uses this framework to hang a tapestry of public-school life of the sort he and countless others had experienced. Narrative tended to ramble somewhat and lack pace. The noise brought William into the room. School sportsmanship, honour, rivalry and friendship all in PGW inimitable style. Laughter on every page - a wonderful story. Otherwise, stick to the later masterpieces. I don't suppose I read him particularly for plot either, but this one is just too much of a mess. Only that the book is too short! Harmless fun but not one for the PGW newcomer, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2020. A little disappointing when compared with the Jeeves collection: this one was more reminiscent of some of the Jennings type of school stories without the plot carrying forward as convincingly. This is not his best. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Have you got the blues? Farnie Gets Into Trouble-- 2.6 6. Read "A Prefect's Uncle" by P. G. Wodehouse available from Rakuten Kobo. The cry goes out: P.G. Laughter on every page - a wonderful story. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by Project Gutenberg. Read "A Prefect’s Uncle With linked Table of Contents" by P. G. Wodehouse available from Rakuten Kobo. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Perhaps the market was for ex or current pupils that could empathise with the situations without needing to particularly engage with the characters. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2011. This novel is a little weak on plot, but a only 150 pages, this was always going to be the case. Best known today for the Jeeves and Blandings Castle novels and short stories, Wodehouse was also a talented playwright and lyricist who was part author and writer of fifteen plays and of 250 lyrics for some thirty musical comedies. The action begins with the arrival at the school of a mischievous young boy called Farnie, who turns out to be the uncle of the older "Bishop" Gethryn, a prefect, cricketer, and popular figure in the school. Wodehouse created the popular novel series based on the much-beloved character Jeeves, he sent up his native country's private school culture in A Prefect's Uncle. After defending his first novel, The Pothunters, against accusations of being too caught up in the minutiae of public school life, I have to concede in this, his second. The action begins with the arrival at the school of a mischievous young boy called Farnie, who turns out to be the uncle of the older "Bishop" Gethryn, a prefect, cricketer, and popular figure in the school. Wodehouse uses this framework to hang a tapestry of public-school life of the sort he and countless others had experienced. It holds some interest as a study in the typical concerns and at times obscure social rules of `good form' in a British public school in the early twentieth century, but this is hardly why I read Wodehouse. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2016. Probably the only Wodehouse book I won't be reading again. After defending his first novel, The Pothunters, against accusations of being too caught up in the minutiae of public school life, I have to concede in this, his second. Swine flu or the recession got you down? The Second Wodehouse novel and following on from the first is a brilliant description of turn of the century public school life. That series put me on to reading as much as I could from this great writer. Download EPUB 180 KB. It’s a great read! Please try again. All about British private schools or boarding schools, the fun, pranks and school boy exploits that can only be done justice to by Wodehouse. A Prefect's Uncle is an early novel by P.G. William was attached to Leicester's Hou… A Pelican at Blandings (Collector's Wodehouse), Ice in the Bedroom (Collector's Wodehouse), The Luck Stone (The Collector's Wodehouse), French Leave (Everyman's Library P G WODEHOUSE), Louder and Funnier (Collector's Wodehouse). A Prefect's Uncle by P. G. Wodehouse Chapter 1. Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2006. Wodehouse to the rescue! There is nothing like a good Wodehouse read to cheer one up, not a pill, not a drink, not a men or women - just Wodehouse! A Prefect's Uncle is an early novel by P.G. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This novel is a little weak on plot, but a only 150 pages, this was always going to be the case. I have read most of Wodehouse's published books and short stories and read them over and over again. Like Wodehouse’s other early work, this is a “school story” – a tale set at an English boarding school, probably written with younger readers in mind. Perhaps the market was for ex or current pupils that could empathise with the situations without needing to particularly engage with the characters. Fear not! Sad to say, unless one has a fairly strong knowledge of the rules of the game of cricket, much of the novel's comedy and cohesiveness is lost. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Farnie must have made his way—on his bicycle—straight for the junction, Anfield, fifteen miles off by a good road. The action begins with the arrival at the school of a mischievous young boy called Farnie, who turns out to be the uncle of the older "Bishop" Gethryn, a prefect, cricketer, and popular figure in the school.… P. G. Wodehouse (1881 - 1975) The action of the novel takes place at the fictional "Beckford College", a private school for boys; the title alludes to the arrival at the school of a mischievous young boy called Reginald Farnie, who turns out to be the uncle of the older "Bishop" Gethryn, a prefect, cricketer and popular figure in the school. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. All about British private schools or boarding schools, the fun, pranks and school boy exploits that can only be done justice to by Wodehouse. This 2nd novel is harmless fun but lacks the plot structure and character development of his later creations. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2011. Wodehouse was watching the wonderful Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie (better known from "Black Adder" and "House") TV series "Jeeves and Wooster". It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Wodehouse's comic genius and his understanding of human character are evident, but the plot does not build to the kind of hilarious climax one finds in some of the later works. Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2013. London: Adam & Charles Black, 1903 Stock Code: 66625 £1,500.00. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It’s a great read! That series put me on to reading as much as I could from this great writer. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Worried that Obama may not be able to get your brother-in-law the job running US Steel and thus off your couch? Please try again. A Prefect's uncle is another of Wodehouse's lesser know works, but just as good as the rest. Wodehouse is what the doctor ordered to tickle you in the funny bone and get a smile going on the old face. 3.33 — 3 ratings — 0 reviews subjects: Humorous Fiction series: School Stories (#2) Register for a free account. The uncle of the title, for example, is central and then inexplicably forgotten. Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018. Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2015. The Second Wodehouse novel and following on from the first is a brilliant description of turn of the century public school life. Fear not! Product Information. One to read if you're already a fan. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Marriott walked into the senior day-room and finding no one there hurled his portmanteau down on the table with a bang. School sportsmanship, honour, rivalry and friendship all in PGW inimitable style. The cry is heard all over the city: Bring back Wodehouse! Jump to navigation Jump to search. A Prefect's Uncle [P. G. Wodehouse] on Amazon.com. All about British private schools or boarding schools, the fun, pranks and school boy exploits that can only be done justice to by Wodehouse. A Prefect's Uncle by Wodehouse, P G (2010). If you are a cricket fan you'll probably enjoy this, but I was lost throughout most of this book. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2006. The Uncle Makes Himself at Home 2.4 4. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. A Prefect's Uncle A Prefect's Uncle (1903) by P. G. Wodehouse related portals: Children's literature. One to read if you're already a fan. Seller Inventory # APC9781976437823 More information about this seller | Contact this seller 7. This is not his best. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. There is a great deal of cricket in the book, in fact, strictly speaking, it is nearly all cricket, for very little else except that game goes on in the Summer Term at school.' A Prefect's Uncle is a classic comedy story written by P. G. Wodehouse and first published in 1903. A Prefect's Uncle Main page / Bibliography / A Prefect's Uncle : First published in UK: September 11 1903 by Adam & Charles Black, London E-text (251K) : Click for enlarge book cover: Characters. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Then, as if realizing that no words that he knew could do justice to the situation, he raised his foot in silence, and 'booted' his own flesh and blood with marked emphasis. It holds some interest as a study in the typical concerns and at times obscure social rules of `good form' in a British public school in the early twentieth century, but this is hardly why I read Wodehouse. Melancholia got you in its grip? Harmless fun but not one for the PGW newcomer, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2020. Unable to add item to List. P.G. Wodehouse, one of his school stories for children. Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2013. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again. One for the PGW enthusiast, curious to trace the development of his writing. Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2010. Term Begins 2.2 2. Read "A Prefect’s Uncle" by P.G. Where was the editor? Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. A Prefect’s Uncle is Wodehouse’s second book, first published in 1903. Ball by ball accounts of cricket matches can be hard going in real time, but in fictional accounts it's extremely difficult to care. Particularly about such thin characters that appear and disappear so randomly. 1 Plot introduction 2 Full text 2.1 1. The novel takes place at the fictional Beckford College, a … All our eBooks are FREE to download! This is an early novel which will appeal to readers who are familiar with British school sports more than to the ordinary American reader. It is a life of rugby and cricket, of Houses and Housemasters, of poetry prizes, of ragging and fagging and midnight feasts. Wodehouse's main canvas remained that of prewar English upper-class society, reflecting his birth, education, and youthful writing career. Wodehouse is what the doctor ordered to tickle you in the funny bone and get a smile going on the old face. Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The book manages to transport the reader into the idyllic world of the public school where all the boys have to worry about was the school and house sports achievements. The book manages to transport the reader into the idyllic world of the public school where all the boys have to worry about was the school and house sports achievements. At Horton one had to wait hours at a time for a train. The sort of book to give to a fifth form fellow who has aspirations towards the eleven." Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2015. Wodehouse available from Rakuten Kobo. Marriott walked into the senior day-room and finding no one there hurled his portmanteau down on the table with a bang. When the mischievous prankster Farnie arrives on … Wodehouse was admired both by contemporaries like Rudyard Kipling as well as by modern writers like Terry Pratchett. Wodehouse, A Prefect's Uncle [with Biographical Introduction] 0 likes. Are you pinned against the ropes? Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2015. The cry is heard all over the city: Bring back Wodehouse! This 2nd novel is harmless fun but lacks the plot structure and character development of his later creations. The novel takes place at the fictional "Beckford College," a private school for boys. The uncle of the title, for example, is central and then inexplicably forgotten. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Wodehouse published in 1903. A Prefect's Uncle by P. G. Wodehouse. Interesting descriptions of public school life at the end of the Victorian era. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2009. Where was the editor? Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. A Prefect's Uncle, ISBN 1986948854, ISBN-13 9781986948852, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Long before British humor master . The novel takes place at the fictional "Beckford College," a private school for boys. -The Academy and Literature Laughter on every page - a wonderful story. One for the PGW enthusiast, curious to trace the development of his writing. A quintessential early Wodehgouse school story. The cue slid off in one direction, the ball rolled sluggishly in another. Let this be a "warning" to other Wodehouse fans. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2009. A Prefect's Uncle - From the Manor Wodehouse Collection, a Selection from the Early Works of P. G. Wodehouse (Paperback or Softback) Wodehouse was watching the wonderful Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie (better known from "Black Adder" and "House") TV series "Jeeves and Wooster". If you are a cricket fan you'll probably enjoy this, but I was lost throughout most of this book. A Prefect's uncle is another of Wodehouse's lesser know works, but just as good as the rest. Introduces an Unusual Uncle 2.3 3. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2012. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Laughter on every page - a wonderful story. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2015. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Hardly troubling to aim, he struck his ball. Only that the book is too short! Are you pinned against the ropes? Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $20.98 Shipping to Russian Federation. A Prefect's Uncle/Chapter 1. Pringle Makes a Sporting Offer 2.5 5. The title of the book is The Bishop's Uncle [later The Prefect's Uncle] and like The Pothunters it deals chiefly with the outdoor life of the public school. Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2010. A Pelican at Blandings (Collector's Wodehouse), Ice in the Bedroom (Collector's Wodehouse), The Luck Stone (The Collector's Wodehouse), If I Were You (Everyman's Library P G WODEHOUSE). Please try again. Interesting descriptions of public school life at the end of the Victorian era. Please be aware that items sent from the UK to mainland Europe may incur additional tax charges. He worked with Cole Porter on the musical Anything Goes. The novel takes place at the fictional Beckford College, a private school for boys. Wodehouse to the rescue! Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2009. The ostensible plot of this, Wodehouse's second novel, published in 1903, concerns Farnie, the uncle of the title, who is actually younger than his nephew, the prefect Gethryn, set in authority over him. Wodehouse was a British writer best known for his humorous fiction. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2012. A little disappointing when compared with the Jeeves collection: this one was more reminiscent of some of the Jennings type of school stories without the plot carrying forward as convincingly. Containing Eight Full Page Illustrations by R. Noel Pocock. Your selected delivery location is beyond seller's shipping coverage for this item. Worried that Obama may not be able to get your brother-in-law the job running US Steel and thus off your couch? Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! A Prefect's Uncle This is an early novel which will appeal to readers who are familiar with British school sports more than to the ordinary American reader. Like Sir Pelham's first book, The Pothunters, A Prefect's Uncle is largely devoid of the plot, effort, and genius of his later works. "A new notion of fun forms the plot of 'A Prefect's Uncle,' by P. G. Wodehouse, the uncle not turning out at all the sort of uncle that most nephews would expect. The novel takes place at the fictional "Beckford College," a private school for boys. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The first time I heard of P.G. William was attached to Leicester's House Beckford College as a mixture of butler and bootboy. I have read most of Wodehouse's published books and short stories and read them over and over again. Add to Basket Reserve Ask us a question. Swine flu or the recession got you down? All about British private schools or boarding schools, the fun, pranks and school boy exploits that can only be done justice to by Wodehouse. The ostensible plot of this, Wodehouse's second novel, published in 1903, concerns Farnie, the uncle of the title, who is actually younger than his nephew, the prefect Gethryn, set in authority over him. Again, from his knowledge of his uncle's character, he deduced that he had in all probability not gone to the nearest station, Horton. There is a rather weak and uninteresting main plot, and a minor subplot that depends on a preposterous and unnecessary coincidence, and there are some slightly memorable characters, so Sir Pelham has made some progress since his first novel. Ball by ball accounts of cricket matches can be hard going in real time, but in fictional accounts it's extremely difficult to care. It was an absurdly easy stroke, and the Bishop's uncle took it with an absurd amount of conceit and carelessness. Let this be a "warning" to other Wodehouse fans. Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker. Sad to say, unless one has a fairly strong knowledge of the rules of the game of cricket, much of the novel's comedy and cohesiveness is lost. From Wikisource < A Prefect's Uncle. One of Wodehouse's early novels set in an English public school, a school story that revolves around cricket, stolen money, and an embarrassing uncle (who happens to be younger than his nephew) who enrolls in … To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Having read over 30 of Wodehouse's novels, I was most pleased to see "A Prefect's Uncle" available and ordered it immediately. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Long before British humor master P.G. The first time I heard of P.G. A quintessential early Wodehgouse school story. ― P.G. 325 Ratings. sign in or create a new account. Download Kindle 230 KB. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It is a life of rugby and cricket, of Houses and Housemasters, of poetry prizes, of ragging and fagging and midnight feasts. Otherwise, stick to the later masterpieces. Wodehouse, one of his school stories for children. Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016. A real school story with a splendid account of a cricket match. Probably the only Wodehouse book I won't be reading again. A Prefect's uncle is another of Wodehouse's lesser know works, but just as good as the rest. His other works include: A Prefect's Uncle (1903), Tales of St. Austin's (1903), The Gold Bat (1904), The Head of Kay's (1905), Love Among the Chickens (1906), The White Feather (1907), Mike (1909), Psmith, Journalist (1909), Psmith in the City (1910), The Little Nugget (1913), Something New (1915), The Man with Two Left Feet, and Other Stories (1917), Piccadilly Jim (1917), A Damsel in Distress (1919), Indiscretions of Archie (1921) and The Clicking of Cuthbert (1922). Gethryn has a pretty great thing going at Beckford College: he’s a good athlete, popular, and a school prefect. There is nothing like a good Wodehouse read to cheer one up, not a pill, not a drink, not a men or women - just Wodehouse! Please, consider this image only as a reference, it will not always be the exact cover used in the edition of the published book. A Prefect's Uncle. Sometimes it is not possible to find the cover corresponding to the book whose edition is published. 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