What Do I Read Next?
- Andrew Marvell’s ‘‘To His Coy Mistress,’’ published in 1681, is an early poem that emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and urges young lovers to embrace happiness together, particularly in terms of sexual intimacy. Similarly, Robert Herrick’s ‘‘To the Virgins to Make Much of Time,’’ a brief poem written in 1648, advises young women to marry promptly rather than wait for the ideal partner.
- Splendor in the Grass is a film written by William Inge. Released in 1961, it centers on the romance between a young teenage couple who struggle to cope with sexual pressures and familial interference.
- Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy, published in 1925, delves into the calamity of young love when social status and the pursuit of wealth drive a young man to commit a dreadful crime.
- Bus Stop, penned by William Inge in 1955, is widely regarded as one of the playwright's best comedies. The play presents a fresh take on the theme of young love, featuring a naive young man who tries to compel a hesitant young woman into marriage.
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