Douglas William Jerrold published 1 novel, 5 plays and 27 other books, beginning with Law and Lions (1820). The best-known is Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures (1840).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Douglas William Jerrold
Standalone novels in order
Plays in order
The Housekeeper (1830)
Nell Gwynne; Or The Prologue (1833)
Beau Nash, the King of Bath (1834)
Thomas À Becket (1836)
The Prisoner of War (1842)
Other books in order
Law and Lions (1820)
The Gipsey of Derncleugh (1821)
Paul Pry (1827)
The Bride of Ludgate (1831)
The Wedding Gown (1834)
The Hazard of the Die (1835)
Men of Character (1838)
Sally in Our Alley (1840)
Bubbles of the Day (1842)
Gertrude's Cherries, Or, Waterloo in 1835 (1842)
Punch's Letters to His Son (1843)
Time Works Wonders (1845)
The Chronicles of Clovernook (1846)
The Catspaw (1850)
Comedies and Dramas (1851)
Retired from Business (1851)
St. Giles and St. James (1851)
Cakes and Ale (1852)
St. Cupid, Or, Dorothy's Fortune (1852)
Comedies (1853)
Specimens of Douglas Jerrold's Wit (1858)
The Wit and Opinions of Douglas Jerrold (1859)
The Works of Douglas Jerrold (1860)
The Devil's Ducat (1876)
The Handbook of Swindling, and Other Papers (1890)
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About Douglas William Jerrold
Douglas William Jerrold was an English dramatist, journalist, and writer, best known for his satirical wit, his socially critical essays, and his association with the early years of Punch magazine. A prominent figure in Victorian literary and theatrical life, he achieved popular success with plays such as Black-Eyed Susan and was noted for his advocacy of social reform through journalism and drama.
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Douglas William Jerrold FAQ
- How many books has Douglas William Jerrold written?
- Douglas William Jerrold published 1 novel, 5 plays and 27 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Douglas William Jerrold's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures.
- What is Douglas William Jerrold's last book?
- Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures (1840).
- What is Douglas William Jerrold's most famous book?
- Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures (1840) is Douglas William Jerrold's most widely read book.
- Can I read Douglas William Jerrold's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Douglas William Jerrold are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.