Portrait of William Dean Howells

William Dean Howells

William Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.

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My Mark Twain (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)

"My Mark Twain" by William Dean Howells is a collection of personal reminiscences and reflections written during the late 19th century. The book prese...

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A Hazard of New Fortunes — Complete

"A Hazard of New Fortunes — Complete" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores the life changes expe...

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Ragged Lady — Complete

"Ragged Lady — Complete" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a rural New England setting, fo...

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The Landlord at Lion's Head — Volume 1

"The Landlord at Lion's Head — Volume 1" by William Dean Howells is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around the character J...

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The Landlord at Lion's Head — Complete

"The Landlord at Lion's Head" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Jeff Durgin, the comp...

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The Landlord at Lion's Head — Volume 2

"The Landlord at Lion's Head — Volume 2" by William Dean Howells is a novel set in the late 19th century, continuing the story begun in the first volu...

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A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 4

"A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 4" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of social dyna...

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A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 2

"A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 2" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of characte...

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A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 1

"A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 1" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century, specifically in the context of the soci...

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The Garotters

"The Garotters" by William Dean Howells is a comedic novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the themes of mistaken identity and social mo...

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Seven English Cities

"Seven English Cities" by William Dean Howells is a travelogue written during the late 19th century that offers vivid observations and reflections on ...

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Mrs. Farrell

"This story ... was first printed under the title of Private Theatricals in the Atlantic monthly of 1875"--Introduction.

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Ragged Lady — Volume 2

"Ragged Lady — Volume 2" by William Dean Howells is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story continues to follow the journey of ...

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Literary Boston as I Knew It (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)

"Literary Boston as I Knew It (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)" by William Dean Howells is a personal memoir that serves as a historical accou...

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Studies of Lowell (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)

"Studies of Lowell (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)" by William Dean Howells is a biographical account penned in the late 19th century. This b...

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American Literary Centers (from Literature and Life)

"American Literary Centers (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a critical examination of the nature and evolution of American liter...

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Staccato Notes of a Vanished Summer (from Literature and Life)

"Staccato Notes of a Vanished Summer (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective piece that falls into the category of literar...

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Their Silver Wedding Journey — Volume 2

"Their Silver Wedding Journey — Volume 2" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century, as part of a series chronicling the...

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Imaginary Interviews

"Imaginary Interviews" by William Dean Howells is a collection of satirical essays written during the early 20th century. The work is notable for its ...

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Stories Of Ohio

"Stories of Ohio" by William Dean Howells is a collection of historical narratives written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide an overv...

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