โ Scribed by Wodehouse, P G
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It would be unreasonable to expect every one of Wodehouse's more than 90 books to sparkle; the only glitter emanating from this one is Frederick Davidson's inspired narration. First published in England in 1917 (the 1933 U.S. edition is different), Two Left Feet contains 13 pieces of Wodehouse's apprentice work, with only hints of the writing power he would later develop. Most of its stories are sentimental tales straining for O. Henry-esque endings. The patience even of Wodehouse aficionados will be tested by some?particularly two narrated by a dog. Still, the book is not without its bright spots, and "Extricating Young Gussie" is notable for introducing (though fleetingly) Jeeves.
Contents
Bill the Bloodhound
Extricating Young Gussie [Jeeves and Bertie]
Wiltons Holiday
The Mixer I. He Meets a Shy Gentleman
The Mixer II. He Moves in Society
Crowned Heads
At Geisenheimers
The Making of Macs
One Touch of Nature
Black for Luck
The Romance of an Ugly Policeman
A Sea of Troubles
The Man with Two Left Feet
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