Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures

Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures And Other Stories And Essays (1907)

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Mrs. Caudle�������s Curtain Lectures: And Other Stories And Essays is a collection of humorous and satirical pieces written by Douglas William Jerrold, originally published in 1845. The book is centered around the character of Mrs. Caudle, a nagging and opinionated wife who delivers nightly lectures to her husband from behind the privacy of her bedroom curtains. Through her lectures, Mrs. Caudle addresses a variety of topics such as household finances, marital obligations, and social etiquette, often with comical and exaggerated overtones.The book also includes other short stories and essays that touch on similar themes of domestic life and societal norms. These pieces offer a glimpse into Victorian-era England and the challenges faced by individuals navigating the complexities of marriage and family life.Jerrold�������s writing style is witty and clever, with a keen eye for observational humor and a talent for crafting memorable characters. The book has been praised for its ability to capture the nuances of domestic relationships and offer a humorous commentary on Victorian society.Overall, Mrs. Caudle�������s Curtain Lectures: And Other Stories And Essays is a timeless work of satire and humor that continues to entertain readers over a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781120650818
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 466
Weight: 617g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 24mm