The Man Upstairs and Other Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Man Upstairs and Other Stories" by P. G. Wodehouse is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century, showcasing Wodehouse's signature blend of humor and romance. The stories typically explore the interactions between quirky characters navigating the complexities of love and social life, often set in a whimsical or satirical backdrop. The opening of "The Man Upstairs" introduces Annette Brougham, a passionate musician disturbed by persistent knocking from the studio above. Upset at the disturbance, she confronts the artist Alan Beverley, leading to a mix of irritation and unexpected attraction between them. Their interaction evolves from annoyance to an engaging conversation about their artistic struggles, revealing Annette's frustrations with music publishers and Beverley's lighthearted yet empathetic approach to art. As their dialogue unfolds, Annette finds herself growing fond of Beverley, showcasing the humorous and tender dynamics that Wodehouse masterfully captures in his storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The Man Upstairs

Something To Worry About

Deep Waters

When Doctors Disagree

By Advice Of Counsel

Rough-Hew Them How We Will

The Man Who Disliked Cats

Ruth In Exile

Archibald's Benefit

The Man, The Maid, And The Miasma

The Good Angel

Pots O' Money

Out Of School

Three From Dunsterville

The Tuppenny Millionaire

Ahead Of Schedule

Sir Agravaine

The Goal-Keeper And The Plutocrat

In Alcala.

Credits:

Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks, the Online Distributed Proofreading Team and Chuck Greif

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Upstairs_(short_story_collection)

Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-10-01