The Essays of Douglas Jerrold

"The Essays of Douglas Jerrold" by Douglas William Jerrold is a compilation of writings from the 1800s where Jerrold shares his thoughts on different topics like well-known people such as Shakespeare, and big ideas like what is right and wrong, and what people are like, all while trying to be funny and make a point. The collection starts by introducing Douglas Jerrold's background, showing his connection to books and plays. One of the first essays tells a funny, made-up story about Shakespeare as a young man, getting into trouble for stealing deer and ending up in jail for a short time. This story shows how Jerrold can mix real history with made-up tales, while also giving hints about the political messages that appear in many of the essays.