The Married Philosopher: A Comedy

By John Kelly

Book Overview

The Married Philosopher: A Comedy is a play written by John Kelly and first published in 1732. The play revolves around the character of Mr. Gayless, a philosopher who is married to a woman named Mrs. Gayless. The couple's marriage is in trouble, as Mr. Gayless is more interested in his philosophical studies than in his wife. Mrs. Gayless, on the other hand, is frustrated with her husband's neglect and seeks the attention of other men.The play follows the couple's attempts to reconcile and save their marriage. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a group of philosophers who debate the nature of love and marriage, and a group of women who offer Mrs. Gayless advice on how to win back her husband's affection.The Married Philosopher is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the conventions of marriage and the pretensions of philosophers. It was well-received by audiences and critics of the time, and remains a popular play in the canon of eighteenth-century English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165890348
• ISBN13: 9781165890347
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"