Publisher's Synopsis
""A Counterfeit Presentment"" and ""The Parlour Car"" are two novellas written by William Dean Howells. ""A Counterfeit Presentment"" is a satirical story that explores the themes of art, society, and morality. The story follows the life of a young artist named Jeff Durgin, who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world. Jeff's journey takes him to the fictional town of Equity, where he becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a counterfeit painting.""The Parlour Car"" is a more lighthearted story that revolves around a group of travelers on a train. The story follows the interactions between the passengers as they make their way to their destination. The main character is a young woman named Miss Louisa, who is traveling with her aunt. Along the way, Miss Louisa meets a handsome young man named Basil March, and the two of them strike up a flirtatious conversation.Overall, ""A Counterfeit Presentment"" and ""The Parlour Car"" are two engaging stories that showcase Howells' skill as a writer. The stories are both insightful and entertaining, and they offer a unique glimpse into life in the late 19th century.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.
