Three Hours after Marriage: Play Guide and Free Edition
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Three Hours after Marriage is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Gay, John (1685–1732); Pope, Alexander (1688–1744); Arbuthnot, John (1667–1735).
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"Three Hours after Marriage" by John Gay, John Arbuthnot, and Alexander Pope is a satirical farce written in 1717. The play follows Doctor Fossil, a pompous aging scientist who marries a much younger woman, Mrs. Townley. She is immediately pursued by two rival suitors who devise elaborate schemes to hide their intentions from her suspicious husband. The plot grows more chaotic with the addition of a female poet and a literary critic, creating a comedy that targets real London figures of the era.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Three Hours after Marriage
- Author credits: Gay, John (1685–1732); Pope, Alexander (1688–1744); Arbuthnot, John (1667–1735)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Comedy plays
- English drama
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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