The barber's chair; and, The hedgehog letters

"The Barber's Chair, and The Hedgehog Letters" by Douglas William Jerrold is a series of comical conversations mostly happening in Mr. Nutts' barber shop in Seven Dials. The stories show what Victorian life was like through funny chats between the barber and his customers, like Nosebag and Tickle, about politics and what was happening. Mr. Nutts' shop is super busy, and everyone talks about the news and makes jokes, even about serious stuff like royal weddings and unfairness in society. The book starts with these lively talks, making the barber shop a small version of the world, where humor mixes with important ideas.