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Title: The Pleasures of a Single Life, Or, The Miseries of Matrimony
Occasionally writ upon the many divorces lately granted by Parliament. With The choice, or, the pleasures of a country-life. Dedicated to the beaus against the next vacation.

Note: 'The choice' is by John Pomfret.

Note: Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Note: Attributed to Edward Ward or Sir John Dillon.

Credits: E-text prepared by David Starner, Charles Bidwell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Pleasures of a Single Life, Or, The Miseries of Matrimony" by Edward Ward et al. is a satirical poem written in the early 18th century. This work presents an exploration of the joys of bachelorhood contrasted with the tribulations often associated with marriage. The poem serves as an examination of societal attitudes toward relationships, emphasizing the burdens of matrimony and the fleeting nature of romantic bliss. The book unfolds through vivid narratives that project the author's reflections on the contrasting states of singlehood and married life. The narrator initially relishes the freedoms and pleasures that come with living a single life—indulging in intellectual pursuits, the companionship of books, peaceful solitude, and liberating experiences. However, he soon becomes entangled in the trials of love, succumbing to the temptations of a beautiful woman, only to discover the painful realities of betrayal and dissatisfaction that accompany marriage. Through a blend of humor, lamentation, and social critique, the text ultimately argues for the merits of a solitary existence while painting a rather gloomy picture of wedded life, suggesting that the true happiness lies in freedom from the constraints of marital bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contributor: Pomfret, John, 1667-1702

Dubious author: Ward, Edward, 1667-1731

Dubious author: Dillon, John, Sir

EBook No.: 13800

Published: Oct 19, 2004

Downloads: 98

Language: English

Subject: Marriage -- Poetry

Subject: Country life -- Poetry

Subject: Single people -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Pleasures of a Single Life, Or, The Miseries of Matrimony
Occasionally writ upon the many divorces lately granted by Parliament. With The choice, or, the pleasures of a country-life. Dedicated to the beaus against the next vacation.

Note: 'The choice' is by John Pomfret.

Note: Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Note: Attributed to Edward Ward or Sir John Dillon.

Credits: E-text prepared by David Starner, Charles Bidwell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Pleasures of a Single Life, Or, The Miseries of Matrimony" by Edward Ward et al. is a satirical poem written in the early 18th century. This work presents an exploration of the joys of bachelorhood contrasted with the tribulations often associated with marriage. The poem serves as an examination of societal attitudes toward relationships, emphasizing the burdens of matrimony and the fleeting nature of romantic bliss. The book unfolds through vivid narratives that project the author's reflections on the contrasting states of singlehood and married life. The narrator initially relishes the freedoms and pleasures that come with living a single life—indulging in intellectual pursuits, the companionship of books, peaceful solitude, and liberating experiences. However, he soon becomes entangled in the trials of love, succumbing to the temptations of a beautiful woman, only to discover the painful realities of betrayal and dissatisfaction that accompany marriage. Through a blend of humor, lamentation, and social critique, the text ultimately argues for the merits of a solitary existence while painting a rather gloomy picture of wedded life, suggesting that the true happiness lies in freedom from the constraints of marital bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contributor: Pomfret, John, 1667-1702

Dubious author: Ward, Edward, 1667-1731

Dubious author: Dillon, John, Sir

EBook No.: 13800

Published: Oct 19, 2004

Downloads: 98

Language: English

Subject: Marriage -- Poetry

Subject: Country life -- Poetry

Subject: Single people -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.