<p>William Dean Howells'Äôs "The Sleeping-Car: A Farce" is a piercing satire that explores the societal dynamics of late 19th-century America through the lens of a train journey. The narrative wittily captures the absurdities of social interactions, revealing how the cramped settings of a sleeping car serve as a microcosm for broader cultural tensions. Howells'Äôs literary style embraces a naturalistic approach, utilizing humor and irony to under...