ISBN: 9780243389070 - married and single: a comedy, in three acts, first performed at the theatre-royal, haymarket, on friday, july 16th, 1824; to which is prefixed, an ... the theatre royal, at the corner or brydges (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complexities of marriage and single life in early 19th-century England through a satirical lens. The author offers a scathing critique of societal expectations and the hypocrisy surrounding marriage and its perceived benefits. Through a series of witty exchanges between a cast of characters, the book explores themes of social climbing, financial anxieties, and the pursuit of fleeting pleasures. The narrative focuses on the contrasting perspectives of a married man, who yearns for the freedom of bachelorhood, and a single man, who longs for the security of marriage. The book's exploration of marital hypocrisy and the anxieties of the time provide a valuable insight into the social dynamics and evolving cultural norms of early 19th-century England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …