Evening Dress - William Dean Howells - Bog

Evening Dress: Farce by William Dean Howells is a comedic play that follows the story of two young couples who are trying to navigate the complexities of love and social status in 19th century America. The play takes place at a fashionable party in New York City, where the characters must navigate the expectations of their social class while also trying to pursue their romantic interests.The main characters include Jack and Alice, a young couple who are engaged to be married, and their friends Harry and Grace. As the night progresses, the couples find themselves embroiled in a series of misunderstandings and miscommunications that threaten to derail their relationships.Throughout the play, Howells uses sharp wit and clever dialogue to skewer the social conventions of the era, poking fun at the pretensions and hypocrisies of the upper class. The play is a light-hearted romp that offers a glimpse into the social mores of the time, while also providing plenty of laughs along the way.Overall, Evening Dress: Farce is a charming and entertaining play that showcases Howells' skill as a writer and his keen understanding of human nature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American literature or the social dynamics of the 19th century.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.