The Albany Depot : a Farce by William Dean Howells

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Author Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
Title The Albany Depot : a Farce
Credits Produced by Eric Eldred, and David Widger
Summary "The Albany Depot: A Farce" by William Dean Howells is a comedic play written in the early 1890s. The story takes place in a waiting room at a train depot in Boston and primarily revolves around the misunderstandings and misadventures of various characters. The likely topic of the book focuses on social interactions, relationships, and the humor found in everyday situations as the characters navigate their personal dilemmas. The narrative centers on Mr. Edward Roberts, who is left in charge of meeting a new cook, engaged by his wife, Agnes. Unbeknownst to him, he has never seen the cook before, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings when he mistakenly approaches the wrong woman in the depot. As Mr. Roberts interacts with his friend Willis Campbell and the irate husband of the woman he mistakenly addresses, the tension and absurdity build. The chaotic exchanges showcase how simple tasks can snowball into more complex situations filled with comedy, ultimately leading to the arrival of the cook and a resolution amidst the humorous chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American drama -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 7364
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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