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Mrs. Caudles Curtain Lectures, The Story Of A Feather, And The Sick Giant And The Doctor Dwarf (1852)
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The collection features Mrs. Caudle, a nagging wife who humorously critiques her husband's shortcomings from behind bedroom curtains, highlighting Victorian gender roles. It also includes "The Story of a Feather," a fable exploring social class and hypocrisy, and "The Sick Giant and The Doctor Dwarf," a fairy tale emphasizing humility and empathy in power dynamics. Through satire and storytelling, Jerrold offers sharp insights into the societal norms of his time, making this work a significant reflection on Victorian society.
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Mrs. Caudles Curtain Lectures, The Story Of A Feather, And The Sick Giant And The Doctor Dwarf (1852), Douglas William Jerrold
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- 2008
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- Title
- Mrs. Caudles Curtain Lectures, The Story Of A Feather, And The Sick Giant And The Doctor Dwarf (1852)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Douglas William Jerrold
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9781437120639
- Category
- Humor
- Description
- The collection features Mrs. Caudle, a nagging wife who humorously critiques her husband's shortcomings from behind bedroom curtains, highlighting Victorian gender roles. It also includes "The Story of a Feather," a fable exploring social class and hypocrisy, and "The Sick Giant and The Doctor Dwarf," a fairy tale emphasizing humility and empathy in power dynamics. Through satire and storytelling, Jerrold offers sharp insights into the societal norms of his time, making this work a significant reflection on Victorian society.