Mrs. Caudles Curtain Lectures, The Story Of A Feather, And The Sick Giant And The Doctor Dwarf (1852)

By Douglas William Jerrold

Book Overview

Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures, The Story Of A Feather, And The Sick Giant And The Doctor Dwarf is a book written by Douglas William Jerrold and published in 1852. The book is a collection of humorous and satirical stories and lectures that were originally published in a weekly magazine called Punch.The first part of the book, Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures, is a series of lectures given by Mrs. Caudle to her husband, Mr. Caudle, as he tries to fall asleep. Mrs. Caudle talks about various topics, such as her husband's bad habits, her own grievances, and the behavior of their children. Her lectures are full of sarcasm, wit, and humor, and they often end with a moral lesson.The second part of the book, The Story Of A Feather, is a satirical tale about a feather that causes a great deal of trouble and chaos in a small town. The feather is blown around by the wind and causes people to act in strange and irrational ways. The story is a commentary on the power of rumor and gossip and the way they can spread and cause harm.The third part of the book, The Sick Giant And The Doctor Dwarf, is a fable about a giant who becomes sick and seeks the help of a doctor dwarf. The dwarf gives the giant a series of bizarre and unhelpful treatments, which only make him sicker. The fable is a critique of the medical profession and the way that doctors sometimes prioritize their own interests over the well-being of their patients.Overall, Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures, The Story Of A Feather, And The Sick Giant And The Doctor Dwarf is a witty and entertaining book that offers a satirical look at a variety of topics, from marital relationships to social norms to the medical profession.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: 1164919490
• ISBN13: 9781164919490
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"