William Dean Howells

Broschiertes Buch

The Daughter Of The Storage And Other Things In Prose And Verse

Beschreibung

A quiet invitation to a vanished America, revived for today. The Daughter Of The Storage And Other Things In Prose And Verse gathers a landscape of memory, time, and daily life that resonates with modern readers just as surely as it did to nineteenth century audiences. This volume is more than a short stories collection or poetry collection; it is a prose and verse anthology that maps the textures of american domestic life, the subtle shifts of urban and rural contrasts, and the curious mercy of observation that marks Howells and his circle. The pieces-written with clarity, wry humanity, and a humane realism-offer readers both intimate portraits and larger social reflections, echoing the concerns of contemporary american realism while standing firmly as classic literature within reach of literature students study guides and casual readers alike. The book's cultural significance rests in its humane depiction of daily life and its place in the American realist tradition, alongside writers who shared platforms with Mark Twain contemporaries. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today's and future generations. It is more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure that invites fresh discovery, respectful re-reading, and renewed conversation about nineteenth century america and its enduring literary heritage.

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: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 242g
• ISBN-13: 9789354548086
• ISBN-10: 9354548083
• Artikelnr.: 61999776