The life of a literary giant is revealed through his personal correspondence. P.G. Wodehouse, a celebrated humorist who famously avoided biography, expressed himself most fully through his letters. This collection, expertly edited by Sophie Ratcliffe, offers an intimate look at his life, from his early days at Dulwich College and the financial hardships that prevented university, to his collaborations with musical theatre legends in New York. The letters chart his rise to fame as a novelist and address the controversial period of his internment by the Germans and subsequent accusations of pro-Nazi propaganda.

This collection of P.G. Wodehouse's letters, edited by Sophie Ratcliffe, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the life of the beloved comic writer. The book is lauded for providing biographical depth through Wodehouse's own words, covering significant periods from his schooling and early career struggles to his wartime internment and the controversies that followed. It is considered an essential acquisition for any admirer of his work, presenting an intimate and illuminating accompaniment to his legendary fictional creations.