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The Sleeping-Car: A Farce

by William Dean Howells

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics3 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
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About this book

About this book

In a bustling sleeping-car on the Boston and Albany Road, a young mother anxiously awaits a reunion with her long-lost brother, while curious passengers and quirky conversations set the stage for unexpected encounters and comedic moments on this farcical journey.

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