This book reveals for the first time, the personality behind the myth that P.G.Wodehouse created of himself.
"The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon" is a fascinating, detailed account of Japanese court life in the eleventh century. Written by a lady of the court at the height of Heian culture, this book enthralls with its lively gossip, witty observations, and subtle impressions.
Lady Shonagon was an erstwhile rival of Lady Murasaki, whose novel, "The Tale of Genji," fictionalized the elite world Lady Shonagon so eloquently relates. Featuring reflections on royal and religious ceremonies, nature, conversation, poetry, and many other subjects, "The Pillow Book" is an intimate look at the experiences and outlook of the Heian upper class, further enriched by Ivan Morris's extensive notes and critical contextualization.
Week-End Wodehouse - required reading at country house parties in the late Thirties - remains one of the best introductions to the work of a writer who, in Hilaire Belloc's words, 'nearly always approaches, and often reaches, perfection'.
All the old favourites are here: Drones Club stories, Mr Mulliner stories, stories of Jeeves, Lord Emswort and Ukridge. But this hugely entertaining selection also contains generous extracts from the novels and non-fiction writings.
Just as in its original edition Week-End Wodehouse is introduced by Hilaire Belloc and wittily decorated with illustrations by Kerr.
He aquí una novela llamada a consolidar la popularidad de que goza el gran humorista inglés P.G. Wodehouse. Ya sólo el título promete una lectura divertidísima e irresistiblemente cómica. En efecto, al recorrer las páginas de esta novela le lector tiene ocasión de experimentar de nuevo las sensaciones de placidez y de atracción que repetidamente le han embargado cada vez que ha tenido en sus manos un libro de Wodehouse. En realidad no existe un tónico nervioso mejor y más suavizante que una novela de este escritor.
They named him Thorn. They told him he was of their people, although he was so different. He was ugly in their eyes, strange, sleek-skinned instead of furred, clawless, different. Yet he was of their power class: judge-warriors, the elite, the fighters, the defenders.
Thorn knew that his difference was somehow very important - but not important enough to prevent murderous conspiracies against him, against his protector, against his castle, and perhaps against the peace of the world. But when the crunch came, when Thorn finally learned what his true role in life was to be, that on him might hang the future of two worlds, then he had to stand alone to justify his very existence.
When Shannon Nelson shows up at Fire Lake Soccer Camp for a two-week session, she can't believe her good luck. She'll be training with Gregg Warner, the high school soccer legend from her hometown in Michigan. A few pointers from Gregg and she's sure to be a star!
After meeting Gregg in person, Shannon finds herself hoping the gorgeous assistant coach will notice more than just her quick defensive moves. But instead he ignores her except during practice, where he constantly criticises her. Shannon pushes herself even harder to impress Gregg, but she's not sure how much more her ego can take! Can Shannon find a way to kick some romance back into the game?
