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The Elevator
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ISBN13: 9781023131803
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Step back in time with William Dean Howells's compelling one-act play, The Elevator, a quintessential example of 19th-century American drama. This short play offers a window into the domestic concerns and social dynamics of its era. Howells, a master of realistic prose, crafts a concise and engaging narrative that explores universal themes within a uniquely American context.
As a significant work of American literature, The Elevator provides valuable insight into the theatrical landscape of the 1800s. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience the play as it was first intended. Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of American drama, this edition offers a glimpse into a bygone era through a timeless tale of human interaction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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