No Love Lost - Howells, William Dean
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No Love Lost: A Romance of Travel is a novel written by William Dean Howells in 1869. The story follows the journey of protagonist, Felix Fay, as he travels through Europe in search of adventure and romance. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy American widow, a group of English tourists, and a young Italian woman named Gemma. As Felix moves from city to city, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the idea of love and begins to question his own desires. He finds himself drawn to Gemma, but their relationship is complicated by her family's disapproval and…mehr

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No Love Lost: A Romance of Travel is a novel written by William Dean Howells in 1869. The story follows the journey of protagonist, Felix Fay, as he travels through Europe in search of adventure and romance. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy American widow, a group of English tourists, and a young Italian woman named Gemma. As Felix moves from city to city, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the idea of love and begins to question his own desires. He finds himself drawn to Gemma, but their relationship is complicated by her family's disapproval and his own uncertainty about committing to her. Throughout the novel, Howells explores themes of love, class, and cultural differences, as well as the challenges faced by travelers in the 19th century. With its vivid descriptions of European cities and landscapes, No Love Lost offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century travel and romance.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.
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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.