William Dean Howells

A Belated Guest (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

William Dean Howells (18371920) was an American realist author and literary critic. He wrote his first novel, Their Wedding Journey, in 1871, but his literary reputation really took off with the realist novel A Modern Instance, published in 1882, which describes the decay of a marriage. His 1885 novel The Rise of Silas Lapham is perhaps his best known, describing the rise and fall of an American entrepreneur in the paint business. His social views were also strongly reflected in the novels Annie Kilburn (1888) and A Hazard of New Fortunes (1890). While known primarily as a novelist, his short story "Editha" (1905) included in the collection Between the Dark and the Daylight (1907) appears in many anthologies of American literature. Howells also wrote plays, criticism, and essays about contemporary literary figures such as Ibsen, Zola, Verga, and, especially, Tolstoy, which helped establish their reputations in the United States. He also wrote critically in support of many American writers. It is perhaps in this role that he had his greatest influence.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 20
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Januar 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781633554962
• Artikelnr.: 49180910

Autorenporträt

William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was a pivotal figure in American literature, widely recognized for his contributions as an author, literary critic, and editor. Known for his realist fiction, Howells' writing marked a departure from the romanticism that had dominated the earlier part of the 19th century, advocating instead for literature that depicted ordinary life and the experiences of everyday people. Throughout his career, Howells penned an impressive array of novels, essays, and poems, in addition to his work with influential publications -- including his role as editor of 'The Atlantic Monthly'. His novels, such as 'The Rise of Silas Lapham' and 'A Hazard of New Fortunes', are considered classics, offering insight into the social and moral issues of his time. The book 'A Belated Guest (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)', provides a glimpse into the personal side of Howells, revealing his relationships with other literary figures of the period. His literary style is marked by a gentle satire, and a compassionate, almost documentary attention to character and milieu. As a central member of American literary circles, his legacy is not only in his extensive written work but also in his influence on other writers and his promotion of literary realism in the United States.