Considered a master of prose, English author Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, (1881-1975) carved a lasting legacy with his distinctive comic short stories and novels. His most well-known works include the iconic Jeeves and Blandings Castle series. Esteemed contemporaries and modern authors alike, from Hilaire Belloc, Evelyn Waugh, and Rudyard Kipling, to Douglas Adams, J.K. Rowling, and John le Carre, have all admired his expansive contributions to English literature.
Wodehouse’s unique writing style cleverly blends London clubroom slang with more refined English expressions, a fascinating juxtaposition that fans fondly refer to as ‘Woglish’. An avid golf enthusiast, Wodehouse frequently incorporated his passion for the sport into his stories, such as ‘The Oldest Member’, where his characters are similarly consumed by golf.
The Publishing Journey of P.G. Wodehouse
Wodehouse embarked on his publishing journey in 1902 with his debut novel, The Pothunters. His final completed work, Aunts Aren’t Gentlemen (also known as The Cat-Nappers), was a fitting farewell from this prolific writer. Even after his departure, Wodehouse’s enduring charm was evident when his unfinished novel, Sunset at Blandings, was completed posthumously and published in 1977.
A Comprehensive List of Books in Order Published by P.G. Wodehouse
Explore Wodehouse’s world through his books in order of their original publishing date. Take note that this listing also includes the chronological order where necessary. Discover the rich tapestry of characters, humor, and quintessential ‘Woglish’ that earmarks all of Wodehouse’s creations. Enjoy!
Publication Order of Jeeves Books
| My Man Jeeves | (1919) |    |
| The Inimitable Jeeves / Jeeves | (1923) | |
| Carry On, Jeeves | (1925) | |
| Very Good, Jeeves! | (1930) | |
| Thank You, Jeeves | (1933) | |
| Right Ho, Jeeves / Brinkley Manor | (1934) | |
| The Code of the Woosters | (1938) | |
| Joy in the Morning / Jeeves in the Morning | (1947) | |
| The Mating Season | (1949) | |
| Ring for Jeeves / The Return of Jeeves | (1953) | |
| Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit | (1954) | |
| Jeeves in the Offing / How Right You Are, Jeeves | (1960) | |
| Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves | (1963) | |
| The World of Jeeves | (1967) | |
| Much Obliged, Jeeves / Jeeves and the Tie That Binds | (1971) | |
| Aunts Aren’t Gentlemen / The Cat-Nappers | (1974) | |
| Jeeves and the Wedding Bells | (2013) | |