Bøger af William Dean Howells

To the perverse all courtships probably are quaint; but if ever human nature may be allowed the full range of originality, it may very well be in the exciting and very personal moments of making love. Our own peculiar social structure, in which the sexes have so much innocent freedom, and youth is left almost entirely to its own devices in the arrangement of double happiness, is so favorable to the expression of character at these supreme moments, that it is wonderful there is so little which is idiosyncratic in our wooings.

William Dean Howells (1837-1920) 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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William Dean Howells (1837-1920) 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

Southern Lights and Shadows is a collection of short stories written by the American author William Dean Howells. The book is set in the southern United States during the 19th century and explores various themes such as race, class, and gender. The stories are told from the perspective of different characters, including both white and black individuals, and provide a nuanced portrayal of life in the South during this era. Some of the stories focus on the experiences of slaves and their attempts to gain freedom, while others examine the lives of wealthy plantation owners and their families. Throughout the book, Howells uses his vivid and descriptive writing style to bring the characters and settings to life, painting a complex and multifaceted picture of the South during this time period. Overall, Southern Lights and Shadows is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of stories that offers a unique perspective on American history and culture.1894. Contents: Grace MacGowan Cooke, The Capture of Andy Proudfoot; Abby Meguire Roach, The Level of Fortune; Alice MacGowan, Pap Overholt; Mrs. B.F. Mayhew, In the Piny Woods; William L. Sheppard, My Fifth in Mammy; Sarah Barnwell Elliott, An Incident; M.E.M. Davis, A Snipe Hunt; J.J. Eakins, The Courtship of Colonel Bill; and Maurice Thompson, The Balance of Power. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

A Pair of Patient Lovers is a classic romance novel by by William Dean Howell that fearures the following exerpt: We first met Glendenning on the Canadian boat which carries you down the rapids of the St. Lawrence from Kingston and leaves you at Montreal. When we saw a handsome young clergyman across the promenade-deck looking up from his guide-book toward us, now and again, as if in default of knowing any one else he would be very willing to know us, we decided that I must make his acquaintance.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1889 Edition.

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The Garroters: A Farce is a comedic play written by William Dean Howells. The story is set in a small town in New England and follows the adventures of a group of amateur detectives who are trying to solve a mysterious case involving a gang of criminals called the Garroters. The play is full of witty dialogue, slapstick humor, and absurd situations, and it satirizes the conventions of detective fiction and the social mores of the time. The characters are a colorful bunch, including a bumbling police chief, a pompous lawyer, a nosy spinster, and a group of mischievous boys. As the plot unfolds, the Garroters prove to be more elusive than anyone anticipated, and the detectives find themselves getting into one ridiculous situation after another. The play ultimately ends with a surprising twist that leaves everyone scratching their heads. Overall, The Garroters: A Farce is a lighthearted and entertaining comedy that will delight fans of Howells' work and anyone who enjoys a good laugh.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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Hannibal Hamlin Garland (September 14, 1860 - March 4, 1940) was an American novelist, poet, essayist, and short story writer, Georgist, and parapsychology skeptic/researcher. He is best known for his fiction involving hard-working Midwestern farmers...... Main-Travelled Roads is a collection of short stories by the American author Hamlin Garland. First published in 1891, the stories are set in what the author refers to as the "Middle Border," the northwestern prairie states of Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. In the book's eleven stories, Garland portrays the hardships of agrarian life, deconstructing the conventional myth of the American prairie while highlighting the economic and social conditions that characterized agricultural communities in the rural Midwest. Summary Main-Travelled Roads contains eleven semi-autobiographical short stories, including "A Branch Road", "Up the Coolly", "Among the Corn-Rows", "The Return of a Private", "Under the Lion's Paw", "The Creamery Man", "A Day's Pleasure", "Mrs. Ripley's Trip", "Uncle Ethan Ripley", "God's Ravens and A 'Good Fellow's' Wife". The tales inflect human drama into the harsh, spirit-crushing conditions Garland experienced as a boy, vividly portraying the "overwhelming forces in nature and social injustices" that mark rural existence.Garland's book dedication is a story in itself: "To my father and mother, whose half-century pilgrimage on the main travelled road of life has brought them only toil and deprivation, this book of stories is dedicated by a son to whom every day brings a deepening sense of his parents' silent heroism". As foreshadowed by the dedication, Garland's stories paint an unforgiving portrait of Midwestern farm life: unrelenting physical toil, harsh living conditions, widespread poverty and an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. In his introduction to Main-Travelled Roads, scholar Joseph B. McCullough recognizes Garland as one of the 19th century's most influential voices concerning the challenges of post Civil War agrarian society, especially the inequities of the tax system and the struggle for women's rights. Contents "A Branch Road" - lost and found love between a young farmer and the girl he left behind. "Up the Coolly" - an affluent New York City actor's mixed feelings of guilt and affection while visiting his family's Wisconsin farm. "Among the Corn-Rows" - an eager young homesteader's wooing of a Norwegian girl. "The Return of the Private" - the bittersweet homecoming of a wounded army private. "Under the Lion's Paw" - a hard-working farmer is victimized by a greedy landlord. "The Creamery Man" - a peddler's affections are thwarted by local gossip. "A Day's Pleasure" - a downtrodden farm wife's visit to town is made special by an invitation into a person's home. "Mrs. Ripley's Trip" - after twenty-three years away, an elderly farm wife longs to visit her childhood home. "Uncle Ethan Ripley" - a farmer trades signage space on his barn for "medicinal bitters," creating friction between him and his wife. "God's Ravens" - a family's initial prejudice towards their less cultured neighbors dissipates after being shown great kindness. "A Good Fellow's Wife" - after losing his depositors' money, a banker finds redemption by owning up to his mistakes and working with his clever wife to repay their debts. William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 - May 11, 1920) 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 his own prolific writings, including the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day", and the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria.

My Literary Passions is a collection of essays written by William Dean Howells, an American author and literary critic. This book contains a series of personal essays that detail Howells' love for literature and his experiences as a writer. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including his admiration for authors such as Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, his thoughts on the art of writing, and his reflections on the literary scene of his time. Howells also shares his insights on the role of literature in society and the importance of reading and writing for personal growth and development. My Literary Passions is a fascinating exploration of one writer's relationship with literature and a testament to the enduring power of the written word.Very likely the reading of Ossian had something to do with my morbid anxieties. I had read Byron's imitation of him before that, and admired it prodigiously, and when my father got me the book--as usual I did not know where or how he got it--not all the tall forms that moved before the eyes of haunted bards in the dusky vale of autumn could have kept me from it.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.

"A Little Swiss Sojourn" from William Dean Howells. American realist author and literary critic (1837-1920).