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Title:
The Ten Pleasures of Marriage
and the Second Part, The Confession of the New Married Couple
Note: Attributed to Aphra Behn
Note: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Victoria Woosley and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Ten Pleasures of Marriage" by A. Marsh is a satirical treatise attributed to Aphra Behn, likely written in the late 17th century. This work explores the various delights and pains associated with marriage, presenting a humorous and ironic perspective on the institution, particularly through the experiences of newlywed couples navigating the complexities of their newfound relationships. At the start of the book, the narrator introduces the central theme: the alluring but often troublesome aspects of matrimony. The opening delves into the behaviors and thoughts of young suitors consumed by love, illustrating their naivety and the absurd lengths they will go to achieve romantic desires. The narrative humorously catalogues the subsequent challenges of marriage, emphasizing the contrast between initial joys and the reality of domestic life. Through vivid anecdotes and witty observations, the stage is set for a comedic exploration of the trials and pleasures that accompany the marriage contract, foreshadowing the multifaceted nature of relationships explored throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marsh, A.
Dubious author: Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689
Editor: Harvey, John, 1938-
EBook No.: 13872
Published: Oct 26, 2004
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Marriage
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Ten Pleasures of Marriage
and the Second Part, The Confession of the New Married Couple
Note: Attributed to Aphra Behn
Note: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Victoria Woosley and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Ten Pleasures of Marriage" by A. Marsh is a satirical treatise attributed to Aphra Behn, likely written in the late 17th century. This work explores the various delights and pains associated with marriage, presenting a humorous and ironic perspective on the institution, particularly through the experiences of newlywed couples navigating the complexities of their newfound relationships. At the start of the book, the narrator introduces the central theme: the alluring but often troublesome aspects of matrimony. The opening delves into the behaviors and thoughts of young suitors consumed by love, illustrating their naivety and the absurd lengths they will go to achieve romantic desires. The narrative humorously catalogues the subsequent challenges of marriage, emphasizing the contrast between initial joys and the reality of domestic life. Through vivid anecdotes and witty observations, the stage is set for a comedic exploration of the trials and pleasures that accompany the marriage contract, foreshadowing the multifaceted nature of relationships explored throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marsh, A.
Dubious author: Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689
Editor: Harvey, John, 1938-
EBook No.: 13872
Published: Oct 26, 2004
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Marriage
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.