This edition had all images removed.
Title: Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Paul Haxo from page images graciously made
available by the Internet Archive and the University of
California.
Summary: "Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts" by John Baldwin Buckstone is a comedic drama likely written in the early 19th century. This three-act play explores the humorous complexities and social nuances of single life, prominently featuring a cast of unforgettable characters, including Mr. John Niggle and Miss Snare. It aims to provide a witty portrayal of bachelorhood and the societal pressures surrounding marriage and relationships during that era. The opening of the play introduces Mr. John Niggle, the fluctuating bachelor, as he navigates visits from various characters, including Miss Snare, a meddling old maid, and Mr. David Damper, a marriage-averse friend who is determined to keep Niggle single. As tensions rise among the characters, they discuss the shortcomings of bachelor life, relationship dynamics, and the uncomplicated joys of being unmarried, while simultaneously revealing their romantic intentions. Amidst the banter and exchanges, a sense of urgency unfolds, particularly with Niggle's wavering desire for companionship, showcasing the comedic twists and misunderstandings surrounding courtship and the pursuit of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879
EBook No.: 46918
Published: Sep 21, 2014
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: English drama -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Paul Haxo from page images graciously made
available by the Internet Archive and the University of
California.
Summary: "Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts" by John Baldwin Buckstone is a comedic drama likely written in the early 19th century. This three-act play explores the humorous complexities and social nuances of single life, prominently featuring a cast of unforgettable characters, including Mr. John Niggle and Miss Snare. It aims to provide a witty portrayal of bachelorhood and the societal pressures surrounding marriage and relationships during that era. The opening of the play introduces Mr. John Niggle, the fluctuating bachelor, as he navigates visits from various characters, including Miss Snare, a meddling old maid, and Mr. David Damper, a marriage-averse friend who is determined to keep Niggle single. As tensions rise among the characters, they discuss the shortcomings of bachelor life, relationship dynamics, and the uncomplicated joys of being unmarried, while simultaneously revealing their romantic intentions. Amidst the banter and exchanges, a sense of urgency unfolds, particularly with Niggle's wavering desire for companionship, showcasing the comedic twists and misunderstandings surrounding courtship and the pursuit of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879
EBook No.: 46918
Published: Sep 21, 2014
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: English drama -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.