The Albany Depot : a Farce

William Dean Howells' 'The Albany Depot: a Farce' is a text that epitomizes his role as a preeminent figure in American realism and the literature of the everyday. With a focus on middle-class society, Howells' farce sheds light on the human condition through the lens of humor and social satire. Composed with a simplicity that belies its sharp observations, the play unfolds within the confines of ...