Plongez dans un monde d'humour fantaisiste et d'absurdité délectable, où chaque récit révèle les exploits extraordinaires d'une famille excentrique et dispersée. Le narrateur central, maître conteur, tisse des histoires alimentées par l'imagination et un esprit vif, offrant des observations pleines d'esprit sur la folie humaine et les retournements de situation inattendus. Ces récits célèbrent des personnages inventifs, des scénarios improbables et la joie pure d'une anecdote bien racontée. Parfait pour les lecteurs en quête de récits légers, sophistiqués et infiniment divertissants.
In the Angler's Rest, drinking hot scotch and lemon, sits one of Wodehouse's greatest raconteurs. Mr Mulliner, his vivid imagination lubricated by Miss Postlethwaite the barmaid, has fabulous stories to tell of the behaviour of his far-flung family.
More stories about the incredible Mulliner clan, following on from Meet Mr Mulliner. This volume includes such classic Wodehouse tales as The Man Who Gave Up Smoking', The Awful Gladness of the Mater', Unpleasantness at Bludleigh Court' and The Passing of Ambrose'.
In the bar-parlour of the Angler's Rest, Mr Mulliner tells his amazing tales, which hold the assembled company of Pints of Stout and Whiskies and Splash in the palm of his expressive hand. Throughout, the Mulliner clan remains resourcefully in command in the most outlandish situations.
Always to be found in the bar-parlour of the Angler's Rest where he is a favourite with the accomplished barmaid, Miss Postlethwaite, Mr Mulliner, the narrator of Meet Mr Mulliner, returns for another series of stories about his extraordinary relations, including Lancelot, Adrian, Cyril, Sacheverell, Eustace, Egbert and Augustine Mulliner. schovat popis