| Author |
Jerrold, Douglas William, 1803-1857 |
| Illustrator |
Leech, John, 1817-1864 |
| Title |
Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 92.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page scans generously provided
by The Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures" by Douglas William Jerrold is a collection of humorous monologues written during the mid-19th century, specifically the Victorian era. The book presents a series of dramatic lectures delivered by Mrs. Caudle, a character representing the archetypal nagging wife, as she scolds and criticizes her husband, Mr. Caudle. The primary topic revolves around the domestic issues and trivial grievances that arise within a marriage, highlighting themes of gender roles, marital dissatisfaction, and societal expectations of the time. The content of the book features Mrs. Caudle's tirades on various topics, ranging from her husband’s financial decisions (such as lending money) to his social outings at taverns or clubs. Each lecture illustrates her exaggerated grievances and the consequences she believes result from Mr. Caudle's actions, often laced with humor and irony. As she recounts their daily life, the reader experiences her obsessive concerns about their family's well-being and social standing, as well as her frustration with her husband's perceived irresponsibility. Ultimately, these monologues offer both comedic entertainment and a poignant commentary on domestic life in the Victorian era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English wit and humor
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| Subject |
Marriage -- Humor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44904 |
| Release Date |
Feb 14, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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