The Catspaw: A Comedy, In Five Acts (1850)

By Douglas William Jerrold

Book Overview

""The Catspaw: A Comedy, In Five Acts"" is a play written by Douglas William Jerrold and first published in 1850. The story revolves around a young man named Charles Selby who is manipulated by his employer, Mr. Tagg, into carrying out a series of unethical and illegal actions. These actions include stealing from a wealthy widow and seducing her daughter. As the plot unfolds, Selby realizes the true nature of Tagg's schemes and attempts to make amends for his wrongdoings. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of eccentric artists and a cunning lawyer. The play is known for its witty dialogue and satirical commentary on the greed and corruption of Victorian society. Overall, ""The Catspaw"" is a humorous and entertaining work that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th century England.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: 1166930777
• ISBN13: 9781166930776
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"