Name: Love Among The Chickens
Price: 16.85 EUR
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Author: P. G. Wodehouse
ISBN: 9789358710748

Type

Physical Book

Author

P. G. Wodehouse

Publisher

Double 9 Books

Language

English

Pages

146

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 0.9 cm

Weight

0.20 kg.

ISBN13

9789358710748

Synopsis "Love Among The Chickens"

P. G. Wodehouse's book "Love Among the Chickens" was originally released in 1906. The humorous tale of love, miscommunications, and bizarre circumstances in the picturesque English countryside. Jeremy Garnet, a failing author, is the story's main character. He is convinced to join his buddy Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge in starting a chicken farm in the countryside by Stanley. A typical Wodehouse character, Ukridge is ambitious, ebullient, and devoid of any sense. Phyllis, a young lady Jeremy is in love with, convinces Jeremy to support Ukridge in his plot. However, things quickly go wrong when Ukridge employs a collection of incompetent workers to assist with the farm, including Captain Biscuit, an ex-boyfriend of Phyllis. The plot develops as Jeremy's relationship with Phyllis grows more convoluted and Ukridge's chicken farm becomes more chaotic. When Ukridge's treasured rooster is stolen, the matter to a head, and the gang embarks on an outrageous quest to find it. There are several amusing incidents, misunderstandings, and clever conversations along the road, as only Wodehouse can provide. The book is a fun and enjoyable read that features the author's wit and humor.

P. G. Wodehouse

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P.G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) fue un prolífico escritor británico, maestro del humor, famoso por crear personajes icónicos como Jeeves y Bertie Wooster, y por sus novelas ambientadas en la época eduardiana, ambientadas en lugares como el Castillo de Blandings, además de ser guionista de musicales de Broadway. Su vida, marcada por un exilio en EE. UU. tras ser acusado (injustamente, según una investigación del MI5) de colaborar con los nazis durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial mientras estuvo prisionero, terminó con un nombramiento como caballero, consolidando su legado como uno de los grandes humoristas del siglo.

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