Penguin Random House has altered what it termed the “unacceptable prose” of author P.G. Wodehouse in new editions of his classic Jeeves and Wooster series. The publisher also warned rea…
The publisher also warned readers of “outdated” terms in the revamped works, the Sunday Telegraph reports.
Publishers have recently been changing older classic works by such authors as Roald Dahl and Ian Fleming to reflect current sensibilities. The changes have been condemned by some as ruining the original vision of the authors.The Jeeves and Wooster books portray Bertie Wooster and his valet, Jeeves, and consist of 35 short stories and 11 novels.notes, “Please be aware that this book was published in the 1930s and contains language, themes and characterizations which you may find outdated.
Penguin claimed the alterations “do not affect the story” of the book, the first full-length appearance of Jeeves and Wooster.Must Read Stories
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