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_aWilliams, Jesse Lynch, _d1871-1929 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aWhy Marry? |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _a"Originally published under title 'And so they were married'." | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-02-24 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Why Marry?" by Jesse Lynch Williams is a comedy play written in the early 20th century. It explores the complexities of love, marriage, and societal expectations through a spirited cast of characters in a country house setting, particularly focusing on Jean, the younger sister of the host, and her interactions with her fiancé Rex, alongside the more established relationships of Helen and Ernest. The play tackles themes of traditional vs. modern views on marriage and the struggles of individuals to assert their desires in a changing world. The opening of the play sets up a light-hearted yet insightful tone as it introduces the characters at a weekend gathering. Jean is portrayed as playful and somewhat carefree, while Rex is depicted as charming yet uncommitted, and their playful banter quickly establishes the dynamic between potential love interests. The scene also highlights the contrasting characters of Helen and Ernest, who embody more modern values and face the tension between career ambitions and romantic relationships. As Jean grapples with her feelings and the expectations placed upon her, the audience is drawn into a comedic exploration of romantic aspirations against societal norms, setting the stage for a deeper examination of marriage as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican drama -- 20th century | ||
| 653 | _aMarriage -- Drama | ||
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