Description
William Dean Howells was an American playwright and novelist best known for works such as Christmas Every Day and A Traveler from Altruria. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Howells was extremely successful since the beginning of his long career, having been elected as a clerk in the State House of Representatives, and even rewarded shortly thereafter for a prolific biography written for Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 election.Although most of Howells’ fame grew through politics and editorship, he was also responsible for quite a number of successful and well-received novels and plays, including the romantic comedy entitled Five O’clock Tea.Written as a lighthearted, well-constructed work presented in twelve short scenes, the farce gained quite a significant reputation at the time, having been penned at the height of Howells’ career.The story is short and well-paced, the entire scene being set in the house of Mrs. Amy Somers, who is courted by a gentleman who goes by the name of Willis Campbell. The light dialogue, well-placed humorous remarks and easy to follow story line are the main elements that make this reading a truly special one, being just right for anyone interested in following a gentle and pleasant tale about love and social etiquette.Howells’ ability to paint characters in a unique and somewhat unexpected way will likely draw the attention of most readers, while the genuine dialogue, filled with remarks and mannerisms that were commonly used by the higher and middle society during the late 1800s offers a pleasant and intriguing window to the past for readers to glance through.Whether you want to explore a relaxing, humorous and well-orchestrated story just for the fun of it, or you are more interested in the genuine speech and wording of the time – masterfully reflected through Howells’ skill – Five O’clock Tea can be quite an ideal read.
Product ID: 9781776660155
Sku: NG-3RWV-5RGW
