William Dean Howells

Broschiertes Buch

Certain Delightful English Towns, With Glimpses Of The Pleasant Country Between

Beschreibung

A quiet, luminous doorway into England's heart. William Dean Howells's Certain Delightful English Towns, With Glimpses Of The Pleasant Country Between invites readers to stroll through lanes of memory and landscape, noticing how town life and countryside interact to shape character, mood, and culture. This is more than a travel book: it is a refined regional travelogue and a series of literary sketches that frame everyday English life with compassion, humour, and keen attention to detail. Howells's observations-whether about market squares, parish bells, or hedgerow moods-offer timeless cultural observations of England, while the delicate vignettes form a cohesive English regional anthology. The book's antiquarian charm sits beside a modern sensibility, making it equally appealing to casual readers and classic-literature collectors who crave context, texture, and atmosphere. It is an illustrated travel edition in spirit, a testament to 19th¿century travel rendered with lucid prose and human warmth. Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A refined window into Victorian England and its towns-perfect for readers who savour travel essays, literary sketches, and the quiet drama of English town anecdotes.

Autor

William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American novelist, literary critic, and editor who played a significant role in the development of American literature in the late 19th century. He was born in Ohio and worked as a printer's apprentice before becoming a journalist and eventually a fiction writer. Howells' most famous novels include "The Rise of Silas Lapham," "A Hazard of New Fortunes," and "The Minister's Charge." He was also an influential literary critic and editor, serving as the editor of The Atlantic Monthly from 1871 to 1881 and advocating for realism in literature. Howells was a friend and mentor to many writers of his time, including Mark Twain and Henry James. He also played an important role in promoting the works of African American writers, such as Paul Laurence Dunbar. Throughout his career, Howells was known for his social commentary and his concern for social justice. He was a strong advocate for women's rights and was active in the abolitionist movement before the Civil War. Overall, William Dean Howells was a key figure in the development of American literature in the late 19th century, and his contributions as a novelist, critic, and editor continue to be studied and appreciated today.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. August 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 298g
• ISBN-13: 9789354848377
• ISBN-10: 9354848370
• Artikelnr.: 62414196