Husbands On Approval: A Comedy In Three Acts (1913)

by William Mosher Blatt

Book Overview

Husbands On Approval: A Comedy In Three Acts is a play written by William Mosher Blatt in 1913. The play tells the story of two women, Grace and Alice, who are tired of their single lives and decide to take matters into their own hands by placing an advertisement in the newspaper for ""husbands on approval."" The advertisement attracts the attention of two men, Jack and Tom, who are also tired of their bachelor lifestyles and decide to respond. The women agree to spend a week with the men to see if they are suitable as potential husbands. However, the men are not aware of the women's plan and believe they are simply going on a holiday. Chaos ensues as the men try to impress the women while also trying to keep their true intentions hidden.Throughout the play, the characters struggle with the expectations placed on them by society and the pressure to conform to traditional gender roles. The play is a lighthearted and comedic exploration of the complexities of relationships and the challenges of finding love in a world that often places restrictions on individual freedom.Overall, Husbands On Approval: A Comedy In Three Acts is a witty and entertaining play that explores the themes of love, marriage, and gender roles in a humorous and engaging way.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: 1164677594
• ISBN13: 9781164677598
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"