The Wedding Gown

The Wedding Gown is a comedic play written by Douglas Jerrold and originally published in 1834. The play is set in 19th century England and follows the story of a young couple, Tom and Fanny, who are preparing for their wedding day. However, when Fanny's father, Mr. Broadside, insists on purchasing a lavish wedding gown for his daughter, chaos ensues.As the wedding gown is being made, it is accidentally swapped with a funeral shroud, leading to a series of misunderstandings and mishaps. The play explores themes of class, wealth, and societal expectations, as the couple and their families navigate the challenges of planning a wedding.Filled with witty dialogue and humorous situations, The Wedding Gown is a lighthearted comedy that offers a glimpse into the customs and traditions of 19th century England. Jerrold's writing is both entertaining and insightful, providing a commentary on the absurdities of societal norms and expectations.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.