Project Gutenberg 2014-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 239 Buckstone, John Baldwin 1802 1879 Buckstone, J. B. (John Baldwin) Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts Produced by Paul Haxo from page images graciously made available by the Internet Archive and the University of California. "Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts" by John Baldwin Buckstone is a comedic drama likely written in the early 19th century. This three-act play explores the humorous complexities and social nuances of single life, prominently featuring a cast of unforgettable characters, including Mr. John Niggle and Miss Snare. It aims to provide a witty portrayal of bachelorhood and the societal pressures surrounding marriage and relationships during that era. The opening of the play introduces Mr. John Niggle, the fluctuating bachelor, as he navigates visits from various characters, including Miss Snare, a meddling old maid, and Mr. David Damper, a marriage-averse friend who is determined to keep Niggle single. As tensions rise among the characters, they discuss the shortcomings of bachelor life, relationship dynamics, and the uncomplicated joys of being unmarried, while simultaneously revealing their romantic intentions. Amidst the banter and exchanges, a sense of urgency unfolds, particularly with Niggle's wavering desire for companionship, showcasing the comedic twists and misunderstandings surrounding courtship and the pursuit of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Comedy plays English drama -- 19th century PR Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 221648 2025-06-19T04:10:06.098428 text/html 200201 2024-10-24T10:54:43 text/html 260447 2025-06-19T04:10:12.326403 application/epub+zip 264382 2025-06-19T04:10:07.479475 application/epub+zip 136201 2025-06-19T04:10:06.786435 application/epub+zip 355756 2025-06-19T04:10:15.679385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 321344 2025-06-19T04:10:11.692443 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 193791 2022-09-21T10:24:21.662742 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144427 2023-09-20T10:25:59.037590 text/plain 124627 2024-10-24T10:54:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15825 2025-06-19T04:10:15.836376 application/rdf+xml 14933 2025-06-19T04:10:06.901455 image/jpeg 2374 2025-06-19T04:10:06.842425 image/jpeg 258333 2025-06-19T04:10:06.122460 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia