A Counterfeit Presentment: A Comedy (1877)

By William Dean Howells

Book Overview

A Counterfeit Presentment: A Comedy is a play written by American author William Dean Howells and published in 1877. The play revolves around the story of a small town in New England where a group of amateur actors come together to perform a play. However, their performance is disrupted by the arrival of a professional actor who claims to be the long-lost son of one of the town's wealthy residents. The play explores themes of identity, class, and the nature of art. It is a witty and humorous commentary on the social conventions and values of the time. The characters are well-drawn and the dialogue is sharp and engaging. Overall, A Counterfeit Presentment is a delightful and entertaining read for anyone interested in American literature and drama.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163891134
• ISBN13: 9781163891131
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"