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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Works of William Dean Howells: 27 Novels & 40+ Short Stories, Including Plays, Poems, Travel Sketches, Historical Works & Autobiography (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American realist author, literary critic, and playwright. He was known for the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day" and the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria.Table of Contents:A Forgone ConclusionA Chance AcquaintanceA Modern InstanceA Pair of Patient LoversA Traveler from AltruriaAn Open-Eyed ConspiracyAnnie KilburnApril HopesDr. Breen''s PracticeFennel and RueIndian SummerQuestionable ShapesRagged LadyThe Coast of BohemiaThe KentonsThe Lady of AroostookThe Landlord at Lion''s HeadThe Leatherwood GodThe Minister''s ChargeThe Quality of MercyThe Rise of Silas LaphamThe Story of a PlayThrough the Eye of the NeedleTheir Wedding JourneyA Hazard of New FortunesTheir Silver Wedding JourneyThe Flight of Pony BakerChristmas Every Day and Other StoriesBoy LifeBetween the Dark and the DaylightThe Daughter of the Storage and Other Things in Prose and VerseA Fearful Responsibility and Other StoriesBuying a HorseThe Night Before ChristmasA Counterfeit PresentmentBride RosesA Likely StoryEvening DressFive O''Clock TeaThe Albany DepotThe ElevatorThe GarottersThe Parlor CarThe RegisterThe Sleeping-CarPoemsVenetian LifeItalian JourneysRoman Holidays and OthersSuburban SketchesFamiliar Spanish TravelsA Little Swiss SojournLondon FilmsSeven English CitiesStories of OhioCriticism and FictionLiterary Friends and AcquaintanceLiterature and LifeMy Literary PassionsImaginary Interviews and Other EssaysModern Italian PoetsA Psychological Counter-Current in Recent FictionThe Man of Letters as a Man of BusinessEmile ZolaHenry JamesCarl SchurzA Boy''s TownYears of My Youth…

This carefully crafted ebook: "William Dean Howells - Premium Collection: 27 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American realist author, 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. Howells is known to be the father of American realism, and a denouncer of the sentimental novel. He was the first American author to bring a realist aesthetic to the literature of the United States. His stories of Boston upper crust life set in the 1850s are highly regarded among scholars of American fiction.Table of Contents:IntroductionWilliam Dean Howells by Charles Dudley WarnerNovelsA Forgone ConclusionA Chance AcquaintanceA Modern InstanceA Pair of Patient LoversA Traveler from AltruriaAn Open-Eyed ConspiracyAnnie KilburnApril HopesDr. Breen''s PracticeFennel and RueIndian SummerQuestionable ShapesRagged LadyThe Coast of BohemiaThe KentonsThe Lady of AroostookThe Landlord at Lion''s HeadThe Leatherwood GodThe Minister''s ChargeThe Quality of MercyThe Rise of Silas LaphamThe Story of a PlayThrough the Eye of the NeedleThe Flight of Pony BakerThe March Family Trilogy:Their Wedding JourneyA Hazard of New FortunesTheir Silver Wedding JourneyReminiscences and AutobiographyA Boy''s TownYears of My Youth

This carefully crafted ebook: "A BOY''S TOWN ADVENTURES - Complete Series: The Flight of Pony Baker, Boy Life, A Boy''s Town & Years of My Youth (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.In this series, William Dean Howells delightfully describes the early years of his life, in the "Boy''s Town" of Ohio, the state where he was born and raised. These stories remain as a vivid autobiographical records and colorful images of a life in the mid-nineteenth century American town.Extract:"If there was any fellow in the Boy''s Town fifty years ago who had a good reason to run off it was Pony Baker. Pony was not his real name; it was what the boys called him, because there were so many fellows who had to be told apart, as Big Joe and Little Joe, and Big John and Little John, and Big Bill and Little Bill, that they got tired of telling boys apart that way; and after one of the boys called him Pony Baker, so that you could know him from his cousin Frank Baker, nobody ever called him anything else."William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American realist author, 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. Howells is known to be the father of American realism, and a denouncer of the sentimental novel. He was the first American author to bring a realist aesthetic to the literature of the United States. His stories of Boston upper crust life set in the 1850s are highly regarded among scholars of American fiction.

The Complete Works of William Dean Howells (Illustrated) is a comprehensive collection of the works of one of the most prominent American literary figures of the late 19th century. Known for his realism and social commentary, Howells'' writing style embodies the naturalistic movement of the time, focusing on the everyday lives of ordinary people. The collection includes novels, essays, and short stories, all showcasing Howells'' keen observation of human nature and society. Readers can expect to be immersed in a world where characters grapple with class distinctions and societal issues, presented with wit and insight. Howells'' ability to capture the nuances of American life makes this collection a treasure trove for those interested in the literary trends of the Gilded Age. William Dean Howells, a leading figure in the literary realism movement, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a journalist and editor. His passion for social reform and dedication to depicting the realities of American life shaped his writing and established him as a key voice in literature. Howells'' deep empathy for his characters and his commitment to depicting the complexities of human relationships set him apart as a writer whose works continue to resonate with readers today. The Complete Works of William Dean Howells (Illustrated) is a must-read for anyone interested in American realism and social commentary. By delving into Howells'' nuanced portrayals of human nature and society, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the Gilded Age and the enduring relevance of Howells'' literary contributions.