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Jerrold, Douglas William
1803
1857
Brownrigg, Henry
Jerrold, D. W. (Douglas William)
Whitefeather, Barabbas
Jerrold, Blanchard
1826
1884
Fin-Bec
Jerrold, W. Blanchard (William Blanchard)
Jerrold, William Blanchard
The barber's chair; and, The hedgehog letters
$aUnited Kingdom :$bChatto and Windus,$c1874.
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"The Barber's Chair, and The Hedgehog Letters" by Douglas William Jerrold is a collection of humorous dialogues and commentary written in the late 19th century. It revolves around the character of Mr. Nutts, a barber in a lively shop located in Seven Dials, and his customers, who engage in witty discussions about politics, society, and current events. The work provides an insightful, satirical glimpse into Victorian life through light-hearted yet pointed exchanges among the characters. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the bustling atmosphere of Mr. Nutts' barber shop, where he attends to a rotating cast of patrons engaged in animated banter. The characters, including Nosebag, Tickle, Slowgoe, and others, frequently comment on current news and events with a blend of humor and social critique. The conversations touch on various topics, from the state of politics to the absurdities of royal marriages, encapsulating a vibrant, communal spirit while reflecting on serious themes of social injustice and human nature through their humorous exchanges. This opening sets a tone that is both engaging and thought-provoking, establishing the barber shop as a microcosm of society, where important issues are debated in light-hearted jest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/barberschairhedg00jerr
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Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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English wit and humor
English literature -- 19th century
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Category: Humour
Category: British Literature
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