The Barber's Chair, And The Hedgehog Letters (1874)

By Douglas William Jerrold, W. Blanchard Jerrold, Douglas William 1803-1857 Jerrold

Book Overview

The Barber's Chair, And The Hedgehog Letters is a collection of humorous essays and stories written by Douglas William Jerrold and originally published in 1874. The book is divided into two parts, the first being a series of essays and sketches centered around the titular barber's chair, which serves as a hub for gossip and storytelling in a small English village. The stories range from gentle and whimsical to biting and satirical, poking fun at the quirks and foibles of the village's inhabitants.The second part of the book consists of a series of letters written by a fictional hedgehog named Mrs. Partington to her friend, Mrs. Blossom. The letters are written in a charmingly eccentric style, with Mrs. Partington sharing her observations on human behavior and society from the unique perspective of a woodland creature. The letters are full of wit and humor, and provide a delightful contrast to the more grounded stories in the first part of the book.Overall, The Barber's Chair, And The Hedgehog Letters is a charming and entertaining collection of writings from a master of Victorian humor. Jerrold's wit and insight into human nature make this book a timeless classic that is sure to delight readers of all ages.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: 1164932365
• ISBN13: 9781164932369
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"