Publisher's Synopsis
The Albany Depot is a novel written by William Dean Howells. The story is set in the city of Albany, New York, during the 19th century. The main character, Frank Blair, is a young man who has just graduated from college and is looking for a job. He takes a position as a clerk at the Albany Depot, a busy train station in the heart of the city.As Frank settles into his new job, he becomes involved with the people who work at the depot and the passengers who pass through it. He meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful young woman, and a group of laborers who are struggling to make ends meet.Through his interactions with these people, Frank learns about the challenges and opportunities of life in the rapidly changing world of the late 19th century. He also grapples with his own desires and ambitions, as he tries to figure out what he wants to do with his life.The Albany Depot is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the late 19th century. It explores themes of class, ambition, and social change, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and character-driven stories.1892. 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. The Albany Depot begins: Mrs. Roberts, with many proofs of an afternoon's shopping in her hands and arms, appears at the door of the ladies' room, opening from the public hall, and studies the interior with a searching gaze, which develops a few suburban shoppers scattered over the settees, with their bags and packages, and two or three old ladies in the rocking-chairs. 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.