Introduction
This site is dedicated to some of the early writings of Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse. The material in this site is all pre-1923 and is available in the public domain in the United States.
Sir Pelham (Plum to his fans) is one of the greatest comic writers of all time. His work has been enjoyed by generations of readers, including successful authors like Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Rudyard Kipling, Douglas Adams and others. His books on the bungling ne’er-do-well Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves, the absent minded Earl of Emsworth, seigneur of Blandings Castle, stories on Golf and the Mulliners will be read as long as the English Language continues to be spoken and read around the world.
In addition to the 90+ books that he wrote, Plum was also very active in the world of musical comedies. He has over 250 lyrics to his credit. He also contributed a lot of articles to magazines like The Captain, Vanity Fair, Punch, and even Playboy.
Today Plum is read all over the world and there are various local and worldwide bodies that meet frequently to discuss his works. Many of his books and plays have been converted to radio, the theater, movies and TV. His popularity spans generations and his fans range from pre-teens to centenarians.
Plum has opened up the world of laughter to the masses and may the readers of Plum enjoy the sweetness and laughter that he brings for ever!
