Howells: 452 books

Through The Eye Of The Needle by William Dean Howells.

Classic novel. According to Wikipedia: "William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 May 11, 1920) was an American realist author and literary critic... In 1858, he began to work at the Ohio State Journal where he wrote poetry, short stories, and also translated pieces from French, Spanish, and German. He avidly...

Howells spent several years in Italy, including a stint as United States consul in Venice. He used Italy as the backdrop in several works, including his novel Ragged Lady, the story of a young woman from New England who travels to Venice to meet her future husband.

William Dean Howells' second collection of poetry was published in 1873, and includes the best work from his early period. In the long poem "Forlorn," a man is brought to his knees by unrequited love; "The Pilot's Story" is a stirring narrative of the American Civil War.

In addition to his eminence as a novelist, William Dean Howells was a prominent figure in the development of the American theater. He wrote the play, A Counterfeit Presentment in 1877. The comedy develops a slightly romantic and dramatic side as it follows the two main characters, Barlett and Cummings.

A prolific novelist, playwright, and literary critic, Howells was an ardent proponent of realism in fiction. He also wrote juvenile fiction, including this book, one of his more popular novels. It tells the story of Pony Baker, and his cousin Frank and buddy Jim, and all their attempts to run away, and why they always give up.

Short reminiscence of an encounter with Bret Harte. According to Wikipedia: "William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 May 11, 1920) was an American realist author and literary critic... In 1858, he began to work at the Ohio State Journal where he wrote poetry, short stories, and also translated pieces from...

This 1895 collection of verse, gorgeously illustrated by Howard Pyle, contains among other poems "The Bewildered Guest," "Midway," "From Generation to Generation," "The Burden," "Reward and Punishment," and "Friends and Foes." After losing his daughter a few years before, Howells proved with this collection that he was not an irrepressible optimist.

Annie Kilburn, a New Englander, desperately tries to save her hometown from the negative effects of industrialization and eventually realizes that what they truly need is justice. Annie Kilburn reflects Howells’s deepening disillusionment with American society.

Collection of essays. According to Wikipedia: "William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 May 11, 1920) was an American realist author and literary critic... In 1858, he began to work at the Ohio State Journal where he wrote poetry, short stories, and also translated pieces from French, Spanish, and German....

Musaicum Books presents to you this unique SF collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Ayn Rand: Anthem Jack London: Iron Heel H. G. Wells: The Time Machine The First Men in the Moon When The Sleeper Wakes Edward Bulwer-Lytton:...

Should a son who’s delusional about his dead father be told the truth—that in fact, his father was a scoundrel who tyrannized his wife? That’s the ethical dilemma in this tale by author William Dean Howells, dealing with questions of loyalty, honor, family, and honesty.

Published in two volumes, Howells's studies in the great heroines of nineteenth century English-language fiction make delightful reading. This first volume takes the reader from Fanny Burney's unforgettable Evelina to the Bronte sisters' remarkable Jane and Catherine. Along the way, female protagonists...

William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 - May 11, 1920) was an American realist author and literary critic... In 1858, he began to work at the Ohio State Journal where he wrote poetry, short stories, and also translated pieces from French, Spanish, and German. He avidly studied German and other languages...