The Way to Keep Him: A Comedy in Five Acts (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1332965083 / 9781332965083

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Print on Demand. This book presents an early 18th-century perspective on the changing attitudes towards romantic relationships that swept through English society during the Georgian era. The author, a master of satirical social commentary, uses wit and humor to explore the challenges of love, marriage, and the growing divide between the sexes. The text begins by contrasting traditional marital norms against the newly fashionable pursuit of personal fulfillment in love, highlighting the ways in which these changes affected both men and women. It explores the complexities of balancing duty, desire, and the expectations of society. The author delves into the problems faced by women in a society that still viewed them as property and challenges the double standards that allowed men to indulge in romantic and sexual freedom while condemning women for doing the same. At the same time, they critique the ways in which men, like Sir Bashful Constant, suppress their emotions and desires in order to conform to societal expectations of masculinity. Ultimately, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolving landscape of love and relationships during a pivotal period in English history, providing valuable insights into the social and cultural forces that have shaped our understanding of these concepts today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
The Way to Keep Him: A Comedy in Five Acts (Classic Reprint)
Author
Arthur Murphy
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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New
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Paperback
Language
English
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ISBN 13
9781332965083
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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