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_aHowells, William Dean, _d1837-1920 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Parlor Car |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2002-09-01 | ||
| 508 | _aTranscribed from “The Sleeping Car and Other Farces” 1911 Houghton Mifflin Company edition by David Price | ||
| 520 | _a"The Parlor Car" by William Dean Howells is a comedic farce set in a parlor car on the New York Central Railroad during the early 20th century. The play explores themes of misunderstandings and romantic entanglements, centering on a confrontation between two characters, Lucy Galbraith and Allen Richards, who are caught in an emotional turmoil regarding their broken engagement. It reflects the social dynamics and relational complexities of the time, making it an insightful piece on romantic relationships. The story unfolds in a parlor car where Lucy, distressed after a recent breakup, encounters her former fiancé, Allen, who is equally bewildered by their abrupt separation. Their dialogue reveals their conflicting emotions as they navigate the remnants of their relationship while dealing with a moment of crisis as the car becomes uncoupled from the rest of the train. This leads to a comedic mix of misunderstandings, vulnerability, and ultimately a rekindling of their feelings. As they confront their past grievances, the duo reflects on their love, leading to a humorous yet touching resolution where their misadventures allow them to mend their relationship, demonstrating both the ridiculousness and resilience of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aComedy plays | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican drama -- 19th century | ||
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