Furthermore, as is the case with so many of the younger literati, he dresses like a tramp cyclist, affecting turtleneck sweaters and grey flannel bags with a patch on the knee and conveying a sort of general suggestion of having been left out in the rain overnight in an ash can.
In P.G. Wodehouse's novel "Joy in the Morning," the author provides a humorous portrayal of the younger intellectuals of the time. They are depicted as neglecting fashion norms, opting for peculiar and unkempt clothing that gives them an air of dishevelment. The imagery Wodehouse uses suggests a carefree attitude towards appearance, emphasizing their unconventional style.
The protagonist's choice of attire, described as resembling that of a "tramp cyclist," reflects a whimsical...
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