Retired From Business: A Comedy, In Three Acts (1851)

By Douglas William Jerrold

Book Overview

""Retired From Business"" is a comedic play in three acts written by Douglas William Jerrold and originally published in 1851. The play follows the story of an elderly businessman named Mr. Gattleton, who has recently retired and is struggling to adjust to his new life. His wife, Mrs. Gattleton, is determined to keep up appearances and maintain their social status, which leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps. Along the way, the couple's adult children and various acquaintances become entangled in the chaos, adding to the comedic chaos. The play is a satire of Victorian society and the obsession with social status and material wealth. It is a witty and entertaining commentary on the human condition and the challenges of aging and adapting to change.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: 1104375060
• ISBN13: 9781104375065
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"