Why marry?
Jesse Lynch Williams
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Why marry?
by Jesse Lynch Williams, Jesse Lynch Williams, Jesse Williams
Published
2014
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages
108
ISBN-13
9781495305658
Description
"Why Marry?" was the first play by Jesse Lynch Williams and it was difficult to live up to since it won the first Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1918. Originally titled "And So They Were Married" it is a smart and humorous look at society's view of marriage and love and how the two aren't always the same or even appear to be related. While this theme could still be used today, the play probably wouldn't do very well with a modern audience since it is clearly a product of the early 20th century. Nevertheless, for those who enjoy classic plays, this one is certainly well done. The subjects of the play's title are Helen and Ernest. Helen is a woman with a career as Ernest's lab assistant, and the two have fallen in love Helen has become convinced that the worst thing they can do is get married; after all scientists are not paid well and she does not want to disrupt his career or hers. Ernest is more inclined to get married, but Helen is able to sway him with her arguments.
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How many pages are in Why marry??
This edition of Why marry? has approximately 108 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Why marry??
For most readers, Why marry? typically takes between 2h 15m and 1h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 27,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 27,000 words
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What is the word count of Why marry??
The estimated word count for Why marry? is approximately 27,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Why marry??
Why marry? was written by Jesse Lynch Williams, Jesse Lynch Williams, Jesse Williams.
When was Why marry? published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.