The Little Nugget
A fast-moving comedy of schemes
StyleBritish HumorGenreClassicBritish Humor
Synopsis
In P. G. Wodehouse’s The Little Nugget, a wealthy American boy named Ogden Ford arrives at an English boarding school, where his presence sparks a scheme to kidnap him. The school’s headmaster, Peter Burns, becomes caught up in the plot, along with an assortment of schemers, romantics, and would-be rescuers. Their plans keep colliding in a fast-moving comedy of errors.
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About the Author
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P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. Wodehouse (1881–1975), born Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, was an English novelist, short-story writer, and humorist. He was born in Guildford and educated at Dulwich College. His writing career began with journalism before he became known for his comic fiction.
Wodehouse wrote more than seventy novels and hundreds of short stories. His best-loved creations include Bertie Wooster and Jeeves, the residents of Blandings Castle, Psmith, and Ukridge. His work is celebrated for its nimble dialogue, intricate comic plots, and memorable characters.
The Little Nugget was published in 1913, early in his long career. Wodehouse continued writing for decades and became one of the most widely read comic writers of the twentieth century.
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