Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures

Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures is a satirical book written by Douglas Jerrold, originally published in 1845. The book is a collection of humorous lectures given by Mrs. Caudle, a fictional character, to her husband as they lay in bed at night behind their bedroom curtain. Mrs. Caudle's lectures are full of complaints, criticisms, and moral lessons, often directed at her husband's behavior and habits. Her lectures cover a wide range of topics, from household chores and finances to social etiquette and personal hygiene. Despite her husband's protests and attempts to interrupt her, Mrs. Caudle continues to deliver her lectures with wit and humor, making the book an entertaining read. The book is a commentary on the gender roles and power dynamics of Victorian society, and it remains a classic of English literature to this day.""Puddings, indeed! Do you think I'm made of puddings? Didn't you have some boiled rice three weeks ago? Besides, is this the time of the year for puddings? It's all very well if I had money enough allowed me like any other wife to keep the house with: then, indeed, I might have preserves like any other woman; now, it's impossible; and it's cruel--yes, Mr. Caudle, cruel--of you to expect it.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.