Married Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts by John Baldwin Buckstone

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Author Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879
Title Married Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts
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Summary "Married Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts" by John Baldwin Buckstone is a theatrical comedy written in the early 19th century. This play delves into the humorous intricacies of marital relationships, presenting various couples as they navigate misunderstandings, jealousy, and comedic mishaps within their domestic lives. The story introduces characters like Mr. and Mrs. Lynx, along with other couples who provide a satirical look at the complexities of marriage. At the start of the play, Mr. Lionel Lynx is seen in a quarrelsome exchange with his wife, Mrs. Lynx, over issues of jealousy and misunderstandings that lead to each character accusing the other of infidelity and insensitivity. The couple’s bickering sets the stage for the underlying themes of the play—domestic strife and the comedic portrayal of married life. As the narrative begins to unfold, the arrival of their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Coddle, further complicates the air of suspicion, revealing a tapestry of marital woes and twisted relationships, each depicting the absurdity and hilarity that often accompany love and marriage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject English drama -- 19th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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