Bobbles and Plum - Four Satirical Playlets by Bertram Fletcher Robinson & PG Wodehouse.: Four Satirical Playlets by Bertram Fletcher Robinson and PG Wodehouse - Softcover

The discovery of four satirical 'playlets' by PG Wodehouse, seen by the public for the first time in 100 years this weekend, prove that the humorist - who is often viewed as apolitical - had a strong interest in public affairs from his youth. Wodehouse is best known as the creator of the all-knowing Jeeves and his egregious boss, Bertie Wooster. However, the four sketches, written between 1904 and 1907 - and complete with lampooning songs - show he was closely engaged with British politics and happy to function somewhat as the Have I Got News For You of his day. --The Observer

The commentaries and annotations are first class. As a piece of historical and literary scholarship, I can't fault it at all. (5 out of 5 stars). --The Bookbag

Between 1904 and 1907, two young journalists called Bertram Fletcher Robinson ('Bobbles') and PG Wodehouse ('Plum') co-authored four satirical playlets together - each is a lampooning review of the previous year's news. This book provides a glimpse into the evolving mind of two of the finest young humorists of their generation.