# The Man with Two Left Feet and Other Stories - Hardcover

by **P. G. Wodehouse** (Author), **Mint Editions** (Contribution by)

Notable for the first appearance of P.G Wodehouse's popular reoccurring characters, Bertie and Jeeves, _The Man with Two Left Feet and Other Stories_ features thirteen funny and sentimental works of short fiction. The first story in the collection, _Bill the Bloodhound_ follows a young detective named Henry Rice, who is in love with Alice, a woman who sings in a chorus. When Alice declines Henry's marriage proposal, she admits that while she finds Henry sweet, she only wants to marry someone from her profession. Desperate for Alice's love, Henry gives theater a try. Taking on an interesting perspective, two stories in the collection, _The Mixer: He Meets a Shy Gentleman,_ and _The Mixer: He Moves in Society_ features the narration of a terrier-boxer mix dog, who is incredibly social and observes the behavior of the humans around him. In _Extricating Young Gussie,_ the famed characters Bertie and Jeeves are introduced. When Bertie's cousin, Gussie, is set on marrying a woman that his mother does not approve of, Bertie's aunt, Agatha, begs Bertie and Jeeves to convince her son to do otherwise. Finally, the title piece of the collection, _The Man with Two Left Feet_ depicts a sweet and tender love story, following a man named Henry and his wife, Minnie. Though they share a comfortable relationship, Henry fears that he is boring. In attempts to surprise and impress Minnie, Henry, who is a rhythmless man, attempts to learn how to dance.

Set in both London and New York, P.G Wodehouse's _The Man with Two Left Feet and Other Stories_ feature a variety of settings just as it portrays an eclectic mix of protagonists. Crafted with masterful humor and a light-hearted tone, _The Man with Two Left Feet and Other Stories_ remains to be a timeless collection of sentiment and humor.

This edition of _The Man with Two Left Feet and Other Stories_ by P.G Wodehouse features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern font to accommodate a contemporary audience.

### Back Jacket

**_The Man with Two Left Feet and Other Stories_ features the perspective of a dog, a man who cannot dance, a detective in love with a singer, and the famed comedic duo, Bertie and Jeeves.** First published in 1917 P.G Wodehouse's _The Man with Two Left Feet and Other Stories_ is a collection of sentimental, humorous, and obscure short fiction.

**Number of Pages:** 182

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 8 x 5 IN

**Publication Date:** July 27, 2021

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- **Price:** 19.99 USD
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