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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aHowells, William Dean,
_d1837-1920
245 1 4 _aThe Register
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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 Register" by William Dean Howells is a farce that captures the complexities of romantic misunderstandings amidst social dynamics. Written in the early 20th century, the story is a comedic exploration of relationships, as it delves into themes of love, pride, and social class through the interactions of its characters. Set in a boarding house in Boston, it portrays the lives and conversations of young women and men navigating their feelings and the expectations placed upon them by society. The plot centers around Ethel Reed and Henrietta Spaulding, two women who navigate their surroundings and relationships with a mix of humor and tragedy. Ethel, who believes her romantic prospects are bleak after a misunderstanding with Mr. Oliver Ransom, contemplates her own actions while Henrietta provides a contrasting perspective on love and social expectations. As their conversations unfold, misunderstandings are laid bare—especially as Ransom reconciles his feelings for Ethel and his awkward past interactions with her. The narrative cleverly intertwines moments of comic relief with serious reflections, culminating in a humorous yet insightful resolution about love and self-awareness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aComedy plays
653 _aAmerican drama -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3403
999 _c45474
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