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This engrossing account of Douglas Jerrold, a prominent English writer and satirist, unravels the man and his work with rich detail and authenticity. The author, his son Blanchard Jerrold, had the great advantage of growing up under his father's wise and loving guidance. The book delves into Douglas Jerrold's impoverished childhood, where he found solace in books and nurtured a fiery passion for the sea. We follow his journey from a struggling actor to a successful playwright, exposing the social and political injustices of his time. His sharp wit and incisive commentaries earned both admiration and notoriety, challenging the comfortable complacency of Victorian society. Beyond the lively portrayal of Douglas Jerrold's life and work, the book offers insightful analysis of his writings, highlighting their enduring themes of social criticism, human resilience, and the power of humor to expose hypocrisy. It's a rich exploration of a remarkable figure whose contributions to English literature and social thought continue to resonate today.
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The Life of Douglas Jerrold: With Portrait (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This engrossing account of Douglas Jerrold, a prominent English writer and satirist, unravels the man and his work with rich detail and authenticity. The author, his son Blanchard Jerrold, had the great advantage of growing up under his father's wise and loving guidance. The book delves into Douglas Jerrold's impoverished childhood, where he found solace in books and nurtured a fiery passion for the sea. We follow his journey from a struggling actor to a successful playwright, exposing the social and political injustices of his time. His sharp wit and incisive commentaries earned both admiration and notoriety, challenging the comfortable complacency of Victorian society. Beyond the lively portrayal of Douglas Jerrold's life and work, the book offers insightful analysis of his writings, highlighting their enduring themes of social criticism, human resilience, and the power of humor to expose hypocrisy. It's a rich exploration of a remarkable figure whose contributions to English literature and social thought continue to resonate today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330922569_0
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The Life of Douglas Jerrold With Portrait Classic Reprint
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