"Three Hours after Marriage" by John Gay, Alexander Pope, and John Arbuthnot is a witty comedy set in the 1700s, with the central theme of marriage and its comical problems. Dr. Fossile welcomes Mrs. Townley as his new bride, but he soon questions his place in the marriage. The drama unfolds with characters like Phoebe Clinket and Plotwell, who add to the story with flirtation, confusion, and rivalries. As the play begins, secrets and romantic adventures promise to turn their new marriage into chaos.
Three Hours after Marriage
By John Gay
A newly married couple's life turns upside down with doubts, flirtations, and secrets just hours after saying "I do."
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2011-10-08
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About the AuthorJohn Gay was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), a ballad opera. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.
John Gay was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), a ballad opera. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.
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