Eliza

"Eliza" is the first volume in Barry Pain’s series of humorous stories, first published in 1900 and widely popular for their wit and accessibility. The collection features a memorable husband—an overbearing and pretentious man—whose interactions with his patient wife form the core of the comedy. Despite the title, the stories highlight the humorous misadventures of the husband, making him a notable character in early 20th-century comic literature.