{"product_id":"the-man-upstairs-and-other-stories-hardcover-2","title":"The Man Upstairs and Other Stories - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eP. G. Wodehouse\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing nineteen sweet and humorous works of short fiction, P.G Wodehouse's \u003ci\u003eThe Man Upstairs and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with depictions of peculiar and sometimes disastrous methods of courtship. In \u003ci\u003eSomething to Worry About\u003c\/i\u003e a young woman named Sally is forced to live with her aunt and uncle after her film obsession is deemed \"unladylike\". When the young men of the village hear of this, they begin to shower Sally with gifts and attention, all hoping to be her suitor, but none are more persistent than the shy neighbor boy, Tom. \u003ci\u003eDeep Waters\u003c\/i\u003e follows a playwright and skilled swimmer named George who, despite his career success, goes to the pier to pout. There, he notices Mary, who is swimming in the water below. In an effort to keep her in his sight, George falls off the pier into the water, and Mary swims to his rescue. When they get back to shore, Mary offers George swimming lessons, which George decides to accept despite his skills in order to spend time with Mary. Finally, the title story, \u003ci\u003eThe Man Upstairs\u003c\/i\u003e depicts Annette, a short-tempered composer who is bothered by a knocking on her apartment ceiling. After her investigation, she begins a close friendship with her upstairs neighbor, who is an artist, unaware that he is being dishonest about his identity. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the classic and witty prose of P.G Wodehouse, each story within \u003ci\u003eThe Man Upstairs and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is carefully crafted with humor and sentiment. While providing a simple and fun reading experience, \u003ci\u003eThe Man Upstairs and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e also explores the culture of British high society, allowing contemporary readers a glimpse into a privileged historic class. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Man Upstairs and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e by P.G Wodehouse features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font, making the classic both readable and modern. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTales of love and trouble unfold as young men shower women in gifts, fake an identity, and tell white lies all to win the favor of the women they are enamored with. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Man Upstairs and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e by P.G Wodehouse is a large collection of romantic and comedic short fiction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52548624777523,"sku":"9781513134727","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/WTg5aDFRaHVFdTVha0p1Zzc5NmJOdz09.webp?v=1761040732","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-man-upstairs-and-other-stories-hardcover-2","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}