{"product_id":"the-world-of-a-j-wentworth-b-a-by-h-f-ellis-calman-mel-rare-books","title":"The World of A. J. Wentworth, B. A. by H. F. Ellis | Calman Mel [rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"218\" class=\"\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"192\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe World of A. J. Wentworth, B.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e by H. F. Ellis is a humorous collection of fictional memoirs chronicling the misadventures of A. J. Wentworth, a bumbling and self-important mathematics teacher at the fictional Burgrove Preparatory School.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOriginally serialized in \u003cem data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"32\"\u003ePunch\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, the stories were first compiled into the book \u003cem data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eThe Papers of A. J. Wentworth, B.A.\u003c\/em\u003e in 1949.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe character's escapades continue in subsequent volumes, including \u003cem data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eThe Swan Song of A. J. Wentworth\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1982.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"458\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA. J. Wentworth's diaries offer a comedic glimpse into the life of a retired schoolmaster navigating the complexities of post-retirement life.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDespite his best intentions, Wentworth's interactions with local organizations, such as the Conservative Association and the amateur dramatic society, often lead to misunderstandings and humorous situations.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis most notable adventure involves escorting two schoolboys on a trip to Switzerland that unexpectedly detours into Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough these tales, Ellis presents a satirical portrait of English manners and the challenges of maintaining dignity in the face of constant blunders.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bookswagon.com\/book\/retirement-aj-wentworth-hf-h\/9781788421843?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"491\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"731\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eH. F. Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e, or Humphry Francis Ellis (1907–2000), was an English comic writer known for his creation of A. J. Wentworth.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEducated at Magdalen College, Oxford, Ellis began his career as a teacher before transitioning to writing.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe became a staff writer for \u003cem data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"36\"\u003ePunch\u003c\/em\u003e magazine in 1933 and later served as its literary and deputy editor.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis Wentworth stories gained popularity in \u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e and were eventually adapted for BBC Radio and ITV drama.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"856\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe World of A. J. Wentworth, B.A.\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers a delightful and humorous exploration of the trials and tribulations of a well-meaning but hapless schoolmaster.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFans of British humor and character-driven comedy will find Ellis's portrayal of Wentworth both entertaining and endearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253241897146,"sku":"347EB79XD-Used","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/ajq.jpg?v=1760980181","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-world-of-a-j-wentworth-b-a-by-h-f-ellis-calman-mel-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}