Fireside Saints: Mr. Caudle's Breakfast Talk, And Other Papers (1873)

By Douglas William Jerrold

Book Overview

Fireside Saints: Mr. Caudle�������s Breakfast Talk, And Other Papers is a collection of humorous essays and sketches written by Douglas William Jerrold and originally published in 1873. The book includes the titular piece, which features the character of Mr. Caudle discussing various topics with his wife over breakfast, often to comical effect. Other essays in the collection cover a range of subjects, from the absurdities of fashion to the quirks of human behavior. Throughout the book, Jerrold employs his signature wit and satire to poke fun at the foibles of Victorian society. Overall, Fireside Saints is a delightful and entertaining read that offers a window into the humor of the era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166051269
• ISBN13: 9781166051266
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"