{"product_id":"the-great-sermon-handicap-p-g-wodehouse","title":"The Great Sermon Handicap  - P. G. Wodehouse","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eThe Great Sermon Handicap\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eP. G. Wodehouse\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"116\"\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eJames H. Heineman\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Year: \u003c\/strong\u003eFirst Edition, 1993\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eBinding: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"223\"\u003ePages: \u003c\/strong\u003e198\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.5 in × 10 in\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eThe Great Sermon Handicap\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderfully entertaining collection by \u003cstrong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eP. G. Wodehouse\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most beloved humorists in English literature. Published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e1993 by James H. Heineman\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e198-page hardcover first edition\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together a selection of Wodehouse’s classic comic writing, offering readers a glimpse into his unmatched ability to turn everyday situations into brilliantly humorous narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eThe title story, \u003cem data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eThe Great Sermon Handicap\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies Wodehouse’s unique style—combining absurd situations with sharp social observation and a playful narrative tone. Set within the familiar world of British society, the stories often revolve around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eeccentric characters, social misunderstandings, and comically exaggerated circumstances\u003c\/strong\u003e, all delivered with elegance and wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eWodehouse’s writing is celebrated for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003elightness, precision, and timeless appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e. His use of language—rich with irony, clever dialogue, and perfectly timed humor—has influenced generations of writers and continues to delight readers worldwide. Whether portraying idle aristocrats, ambitious schemers, or bewildered protagonists, Wodehouse creates a world that is both humorous and deeply human.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eThis collection reflects the enduring charm of his work, offering both entertainment and insight into the social fabric of early 20th-century Britain. Even in a later edition like this, the stories retain their freshness and universal appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e6.5 × 10 inch hardcover format\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances readability and presentation, making this edition suitable for both casual reading and long-term collection. 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