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The Mouse Trap and Other Farces is a collection of comedic plays written by William Dean Howells. The book includes four short plays: The Mouse Trap, The Elevator, The Garroters, and Five O’Clock Tea. Each play features a humorous storyline and witty dialogue. The Mouse Trap follows the misadventures of a group of people attempting to catch a mouse in a hotel room. The Elevator centers around a dysfunctional elevator that causes chaos for its passengers. The Garroters is a satire of the sensational news media of the late 19th century. Five O’Clock Tea pokes fun at the social conventions of upper-class society. Overall, The Mouse Trap and Other Farces is a lighthearted and entertaining read that showcases Howells’ talent for comedic writing.1889. Illustrated. Howells was an American realist author. He wrote for various magazines including Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s Magazine. His career blossomed after the publication of his first realist novel, A Modern Instance. Contents: The Garroters; Five O’Clock Tea; The Mouse-Trap; and A Likely Story. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
