I was lamenting last night that I had read pretty much all of Wodehouse's work, but really have a mood for a Jeeves and Wooster book.
Anyone have recommendations for writers who have a similar approach?
Things I like about Wodehouse:
– **creative use of language**
– light-hearted, amusing characters
– Jazz age silliness is preferred, but not a dealbreaker
– recurring characters are okay, but I'm less excited about a sustained series. Standalone books preferred
I recall some of Dave Barry's books feel this way, a little, and Kinky Friedman, and some Terry Pratchett, but nobody I've found hits the heights with language as PGW.
Thanks in advance!
ps – it doesn't really need to be historical fiction, but the forum requires flair and that's the closest I could get to what I'm asking.
by wombat929
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Not a book, but *The Importance of Being Earnest* by Oscar Wilde. Witty like Wodehouse. And the language is almost unmatched (maybe the most creative use of English language I’ve encountered). Absolutely light-hearted. There is no Jazz-age silliness, but take a dose of Victorian silliness instead. Also, helpful hint: when I’m stuck i use briefcandlebooks . com. Basically provides recommendations on a single book you liked. Seems to only include high quality books.