{"product_id":"the-heart-of-a-goof-1","title":"The Heart Of A Goof by P.G. Wodehouse","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"148\"\u003e Book Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eThe Heart of a Goof\u003c\/em\u003e (1926) is a collection of nine short stories by P.G. Wodehouse, all centered around golf and the eccentric personalities who play it. Narrated by the Oldest Member of a golf club—a recurring Wodehouse character—the stories blend romance, rivalry, and comedy on the fairway. From bumbling bachelors trying to win over women through their golf game to dramatic showdowns on the green, each tale is steeped in Wodehouse’s signature wit and playful language. The title story follows a hapless golfer who unexpectedly finds courage (and love) on the course, illustrating how golf, in Wodehouse’s universe, often mirrors life itself—with all its triumphs, mishaps, and surprises. While golf is the unifying theme, the stories are really about human nature, comic misunderstandings, and gentle satire of British society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eP.G. Wodehouse\u003c\/strong\u003e (1881–1975) was a British author and humorist, widely regarded as one of the greatest comic writers in the English language. Over a career spanning more than 70 years, he wrote nearly 100 books, including the beloved \u003cem data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eJeeves and Wooster\u003c\/em\u003e series, \u003cem data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eBlandings Castle\u003c\/em\u003e stories, and numerous plays and musicals. Known for his sparkling dialogue, absurd situations, and light-hearted satire of the British upper class, Wodehouse created a timeless world of butlers, aristocrats, and lovable fools. Though he lived much of his life in the United States and France, his work remains quintessentially English. His influence can be seen in generations of comedic writers, and his prose is celebrated for its elegance, rhythm, and enduring humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45491606126849,"sku":"31AOA3GN5-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/hhhhhh_2bd94e7d-ec26-4342-a161-b43b1a7d0e86.jpg?v=1753528530","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-heart-of-a-goof-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}