What: P.G. Wodehouse takes on the theater world from the perspective of a posh but poor Englishman who is blessed with the Wodehousian name Cyril "Barmy" Fotheringay-Phipps.
In his quest after the girl of his dreams, Barmy encounters critics, actors, producers, and critics. And somehow Barmy ends up owning a play. As you do.
Representative quote: "He rose, accordingly, poising himself for flight, and instantaneously the room became filled with a curious gargling sound, as if some giant were using mouthwash in the vicinity. Between himself and the door the dog Tulip was standing with a wealth of meaning in his eyes."
How to get it: As always, the Overlook edition (as shown above) is a high-quality beauty.
Connections to previous Wreckage:
Cocktail Time (Rec. #24)
Jill the Reckless (Rec. #136)
The Mating Season (Rec. #254)
Much Obliged, Jeeves (Rec. #153)
Psmith, Journalist (Rec. #289)
Uncle Dynamite (Rec. #204)
P.G. Wodehouse as Published by Overlook Press (Gift Idea #7)
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