In "Toppleton's Client; Or, A Spirit in Exile," John Kendrick Bangs masterfully blends the realms of comedy and the supernatural within a satirical framework. The narrative follows the exploits of the beleaguered attorney, Toppleton, who is tasked with defending the ethereal client, an exiled spirit in search of redemption. Bangs'Äôs witty dialogue and clever use of farce reflect the literary trad...