The Smoking Car

The Smoking Car: A Farce is a comedic play written by William Dean Howells and first published in 1900. The play is set entirely in a train's smoking car, where a group of passengers engage in humorous conversations and antics. The main character is Mr. Jack Fenton, an overly talkative and opinionated man who dominates the car with his constant chatter. Other passengers include a young couple on their honeymoon, a wealthy businessman, and a group of friends who are traveling together. As the train makes its way to its destination, the passengers engage in witty banter, flirtations, and misunderstandings, all while dealing with the cramped and uncomfortable confines of the smoking car. The play is a satire of the social conventions and attitudes of the time, and is considered a classic of American literature. The Smoking Car: A Farce is a light-hearted and entertaining read that is sure to delight fans of comedy and satire.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.