An Indian Giver: A Comedy

By William Dean Howells

Book Overview

""An Indian Giver"" is a comedic play written by William Dean Howells. The story follows the character of Major Fairfax, a retired army officer who has recently inherited a large estate from his uncle. However, the estate comes with a catch - it was originally owned by a Native American tribe, and the uncle had promised to return it to them upon his death. Major Fairfax must now navigate the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding the estate, while also dealing with a cast of eccentric characters who have their own interests in the property. These include a scheming lawyer, a group of wealthy socialites, and a young couple in love who hope to use the estate as a wedding venue.As the plot unfolds, the characters engage in a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps, leading to a climactic showdown in which the fate of the estate is finally decided. Through it all, Howells uses his signature wit and satire to poke fun at the social and political issues of his time, while also exploring deeper themes of identity, ownership, and cultural appropriation.Overall, ""An Indian Giver"" is a witty and engaging comedy that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of American identity and history.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: 1163757039
• ISBN13: 9781163757031
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"