A Letter of Introduction: Farce - Primary Source Edition

""A Letter of Introduction: A Farce"" by William Dean Howells is a humorous play that follows the story of two young men who are trying to make a name for themselves in the literary world. The play takes place in New York City in the late 19th century and centers around the character of Mr. Bines, a struggling writer who is desperate to get his work published.After receiving a letter of introduction from a mutual friend, Mr. Bines sets out to meet with a prominent publisher named Mr. Dryfoos. However, things quickly go awry when Mr. Bines accidentally gives the letter of introduction to the wrong person, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mistaken identities.As the play unfolds, the characters find themselves caught up in a web of lies and deceptions, each trying to outsmart the other in a bid to achieve their own goals. Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including a hapless servant, a scheming landlady, and a wealthy socialite with a penchant for matchmaking.Despite its comedic tone, ""A Letter of Introduction"" also touches on themes of social class, ambition, and the struggle to succeed in a competitive world. With its witty dialogue and fast-paced plot, this play is sure to entertain readers and audiences alike.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.