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Mulliner Nights (Mr. Mulliner #3)
Mr. Mulliner is the genial Scheherazade of the Anglers' Rest, a bucolic English pub. Each evening, sipping his Scotch and lemon, Mr. Mulliner tells of an adventure that once befell a nephew, a cousin's son, or some other un-stuffy younger relative. Mr. Mulliner's narratives showcase Wodehouse's particular genius for fetching whimsy and eccentric shenanigans.
Paperback, 240 pages
Published
April 12th 2005
by Vintage
(first published 1933)
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P.G. Wodehouse. The man was a genius and one of the great writers of the 20th Century. Period. Boris Vian loved him. Pynchon, I bet, loves him. In fact I suspect he's a writer's writer. If not, then there is something wrong with contemporary writing.
One can choose any title -and it's all the same. In one word, great! For whatever reason, I find Mulliner Nights my favorite. Why? I don't know why. All I can tell you is that it is a set of stories where Mr. Mulliner is in his favorite pub and he s...more
One can choose any title -and it's all the same. In one word, great! For whatever reason, I find Mulliner Nights my favorite. Why? I don't know why. All I can tell you is that it is a set of stories where Mr. Mulliner is in his favorite pub and he s...more
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This is collection of nine short stories, all told by Mr. Mulliner to his buddies (entourage) at the Anglers' Rest pub while he sips his hot Scotch and lemon. Each member of his audience is identified by his drink - Pint of Stout, Whisky Sour, Mild and Bitter. The stories are all about Mr Mulliner's relatives (usually nephews) and are triggered by comments made by his friends. The stories are most amusing, as one might expect, often involving hapless males in pursuit of bright young females.
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Here’s a book that glitters. It sparkles with humour and the quality of writing and the pure pleasure that comes across in the telling of this collection of tales.
Mulliner hangs about in The Angler’s Rest chewing the fat, only there is no fat in the book, rather it’s all lean meat.
Whatever the subject, Mulliner can relate a tale of one of his relatives who has experienced something similar.
There are common threads that possibly relate to the gene pool: the wooing of a ladies, sturdy butlers, gen...more
Mulliner hangs about in The Angler’s Rest chewing the fat, only there is no fat in the book, rather it’s all lean meat.
Whatever the subject, Mulliner can relate a tale of one of his relatives who has experienced something similar.
There are common threads that possibly relate to the gene pool: the wooing of a ladies, sturdy butlers, gen...more
After reading three books from Stephen Fry and daily blog posts from That Kind of Girl whose writing is very much inspired by the inimitable Wodehouse, it was time to test the waters.
The trouble with Wodehouse is picking a title. With a career that spanned 70 years and produced close to 100 published novels and short story collections, it's difficult to know where to begin. My choice was made for me, however, as I came across a copy of Mulliner Nights for the princely sum of £2 tucked away on a...more
The trouble with Wodehouse is picking a title. With a career that spanned 70 years and produced close to 100 published novels and short story collections, it's difficult to know where to begin. My choice was made for me, however, as I came across a copy of Mulliner Nights for the princely sum of £2 tucked away on a...more
Three things drew me to it. 1) It was under $5, 2) The cover has a cat drunk on whiskey on it, 3) I had just read Love Among the Chickens by Wodehouse, which was my first encounter with him, and found him hilarious. Given this trifecta, I couldn’t resist. I’m glad I didn’t, as this short story collection didn’t disappoint.
Don’t worry about this being the third in a series. The only connection among the short stories is the main characters are all a Mulliner (or married to one). It was completely...more
Don’t worry about this being the third in a series. The only connection among the short stories is the main characters are all a Mulliner (or married to one). It was completely...more
Un cuore allegro fa bene quanto una medicina
Quanto vorrei anch'io un sorsino di tonico Mulliner! Se non perdo la mia moltezza è grazie a libri come questo, che sono una vera e propria coperta di Linus.
Le sere di Mulliner è una deliziosa raccolta di surreali siparietti, uniti dalla cornice del pub chiamato Anglers' Rest, in un Inghilterra tanto più preziosa in quanto inesistente. Qui il signor Mulliner si riunisce con alcuni compaesani che allieta raccontando storie di vita vissuta da qualche ap...more
Quanto vorrei anch'io un sorsino di tonico Mulliner! Se non perdo la mia moltezza è grazie a libri come questo, che sono una vera e propria coperta di Linus.
Le sere di Mulliner è una deliziosa raccolta di surreali siparietti, uniti dalla cornice del pub chiamato Anglers' Rest, in un Inghilterra tanto più preziosa in quanto inesistente. Qui il signor Mulliner si riunisce con alcuni compaesani che allieta raccontando storie di vita vissuta da qualche ap...more
Another lovely Wodehouse. This one is a collection of short stories told by Mr. Mulliner, as he sits in a little British pub, entertaining the patrons there. All the stories have to do with another Mulliner, an uncle, cousin, or whoever. Some of the stories I really loved and others not as much, but it was a great book.
I'm kind of on a short story kick. I may never read a novel again. Short stories are just so gratifying. You can start and finish several in one night, and for me, it's a rare...more
I'm kind of on a short story kick. I may never read a novel again. Short stories are just so gratifying. You can start and finish several in one night, and for me, it's a rare...more
Another wonderful collection of stories from The Angler’s Rest. Here, for your enjoyment, are quotes from each tale:
The Smile That Wins
“There was enough of the financier to make two financiers. It was as if Nature, planning a financier, had said to itself: ‘We will do this thing well. We will not skimp.’”
The Story of Webster
“The real objection to the great majority of cats is their insufferable air of superiority. Cats, as a class, have never completely got over the snootiness caused by the fact...more
The Smile That Wins
“There was enough of the financier to make two financiers. It was as if Nature, planning a financier, had said to itself: ‘We will do this thing well. We will not skimp.’”
The Story of Webster
“The real objection to the great majority of cats is their insufferable air of superiority. Cats, as a class, have never completely got over the snootiness caused by the fact...more
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Dec 17, 2007
Ian Wood
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
regulars at the Anglers Rest
Shelves:
p-g-wodehouse
In the bar-parlour of the Angler’s Rest the efficient barmaid Miss Postlewaite was asking if the reading public had had enough of the Mulliner family after ‘Meet Mr Mulliner’ and ‘Mr Mulliner Speaking’. A Gin and Tonic ventured that ‘it would be criminal if the story of Webster the cat and his influence over young Edward Mulliner was not brought to the public attention’, ‘Surely the tale of Sacheverell Mulliner and his phobia of Headmasters should be committed to the printed media?’ suggested a...more
The opening story, "The Smile that Wins," is very good (I'd actually read it before, in another collection), and all the stories are funny, though generally a bit too short to allow Wodehouse to develop the excellent plot structure that makes his best work so amazing. The real gems of this collection are the two stories centering on Webster the cat--particularly the second, "Cats Will Be Cats." Wonderful.
Possibly my favorite non-Jeeves Wodehouse (though I haven't read them all yet.) Everything you want in a PG book. Sometimes it's so flippin witty you have to go back and reread parts to make sure you got it right the first time.
“She was seething with that febrile exasperation which, since the days of Eve, has come upon women who find themselves linked to a cloth-head.”
“She was seething with that febrile exasperation which, since the days of Eve, has come upon women who find themselves linked to a cloth-head.”
haha drunk cats and evil grinning men, you just can't beat a good wodehouse story for quick comedy.
this collection is mostly made up of him telling stories of his relatives blunders in getting the girl they love,sometimes they wittingly get the girl, and sometimes they need to flee the country from their disaterous circumstances.
this collection is mostly made up of him telling stories of his relatives blunders in getting the girl they love,sometimes they wittingly get the girl, and sometimes they need to flee the country from their disaterous circumstances.
One of Wodehouse's characters with whom I was least familiar, but let's face it - this is Wodehouse, so whatever the framework, you know what to expect. More delightful tales of posh young men getting into (and sometimes out of) ludicrous predicaments. And thank goodness there are some things on which one can rely.
This book was a lovely light hearted read. Some of the stories made me laugh so hard I embarrassed myself in front of strangers. The two stories about Webster the dignified cat who goes downhill were my favorites.
Right-ho!
At first, I was pretty disappointed when I realized that P.G. Wodehouse had written a book that was not about the inimitable Jeeves and Bertie Wooster, and that I was reading it. That lasted for about a page until a wave of good cheer came over me.
Mulliner Nights is a series of stories told by a loquacious regular at the Angler's Rest by the name of Mulliner. There are no recurring characters between stories, although the theme of matrimonial difficulty between young lovers permeates...more
At first, I was pretty disappointed when I realized that P.G. Wodehouse had written a book that was not about the inimitable Jeeves and Bertie Wooster, and that I was reading it. That lasted for about a page until a wave of good cheer came over me.
Mulliner Nights is a series of stories told by a loquacious regular at the Angler's Rest by the name of Mulliner. There are no recurring characters between stories, although the theme of matrimonial difficulty between young lovers permeates...more
An absolute favorite. Probably my most favorite book so far. The language and spirit of this book are of a wonderful, sublime nature. Like a piece of lemon cake melting in your mouth on a summer night.
This was my first Wodehouse read because it was the one the library had. That being said, it was wonderful. I really enjoyed the simplistic lines of character development and the repetitive nature of Mr. Mulliner’s stories. The work was a great diversion and I look forward to reading much more of Mr. Wodehouse’s work.
A delightful sample of Wodehouse's genius! I loved it from beginning to end and was sad when it was over. Mr. Mulliner and his young relatives are charming, funny and captivating!
These stories don't seem nearly as clever as the other Wodehouse ones I've read, possibly because each story only had about 25 pages to get things going.
PG Wodehouse is a comic genius. He is in a class by himself. If this man doesn't make you laugh, it's very likely that nobody can.
Nothing deep here, but it was a fun collection of stories (my favorite being "Best Seller" which had such a sweet, happy ending!) and was nicely written and nicely British as well.
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The joy is not necessarily in the stories, though they are fine morsels, but more in the brilliant use of language. Pip pip.
Entertaining books, not always politically correct in light of today's sensitivities, but never the less entertaining.
One of the greatest prose writers in the English language. He makes every word ring. (And he's hilarious.)
Dec 08, 2008
Rickeclectic
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Casual Wodehouse readers
Shelves:
wodehouse
Fun short stories. One of the abiding characters in the Wodehouse bestiary.
Another collection of Mulliner stories. Some pretty good ones here.
the story is quite interesting, but it is not really my cup of tea. :)
This made me laugh aloud on multiple occasions.
Very funny short stories.
Silly, but fun!
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Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, KBE, was a comic writer who enjoyed enormous popular success during a career of more than seventy years and continues to be widely read over 30 years after his death. Despite the political and social upheavals that occurred during his life, much of which was spent in France and the United States, Wodehouse's main canvas remained that of prewar English upper-class so...more
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