Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, more commonly known as P.G. Wodehouse, was an iconic English writer celebrated for his comedic brilliance and regarded as one of the 20th century's most widely read humorists. His legendary creations include the likes of the feather-brained Bertie Wooster and his wise valet, Jeeves; the eloquent Psmith; Lord Emsworth and the inhabitants of Blandings Castle; the Oldest Member, known for his golfing tales; and Mr Mulliner, famed for his tall tales.

Born in Guildford as the third son of a British magistrate stationed in Hong Kong, Wodehouse found joy in his teenage years at Dulwich College, developing a lifelong devotion to the institution. Venturing into the workforce, he initially dabbled in banking but found his true calling in writing. His early works were predominantly school stories, but he later transitioned to comic fiction, which earned him immense popularity. Though much of Wodehouse's work is set in the United Kingdom, his life and stories also spanned the United States, where he set some of his novels and short stories. His contributions to Broadway musical comedies, in collaboration with Guy Bolton and Jerome Kern, played a significant role in the evolution of the American musical.

In 1934, seeking tax advantages, Wodehouse moved to France. However, the outbreak of World War II saw him captured by German forces in 1940 and interned for nearly a year. Post-release, he made six broadcasts from Berlin to the US, which, despite their comic and apolitical nature, ignited controversy in Britain and led to threats of prosecution, preventing his return to England. From 1947 until his passing in 1975, Wodehouse resided in the US, becoming a dual British-American citizen in 1955. He passed away in Southampton, New York, shortly after being knighted by the Order of the British Empire (KBE).

Wodehouse's legacy as a prolific writer is undeniable, with his repertoire including more than ninety books, forty plays, two hundred short stories, and various other writings published between 1902 and 1974. His unique blend of Edwardian slang, poetic quotations, and literary techniques culminated in a prose style likened to comic poetry and musical comedy, earning him the admiration of both contemporaries and modern writers alike.