Howells William Dean: 313 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...

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.

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...

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....

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.

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...

Ten of the greatest authors of all time present their great works in the short story genre. A great compilation of tales for all tastes with the  great geniuses of literature in his most acclaimed works.  This selection specially chosen by the literary critic  August Nemo, contains the following...

In this humorous sketch from William Dean Howells, a refined gentleman attempts to navigate the rough-and-tumble vagaries of the marketplace when he sets out to procure the perfect horse. His early efforts go hilariously awry, but he learns some important lessons along the way.

Autobiographical travelogue. 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...

Though it did not achieve the popular success of novels like The Rise of Silas Lapham, critics regard William Dean Howells' The Landlord at Lion's Head as a masterpiece of literary naturalism. It follows amoral antihero Jeff Durgin as he transforms his humble family farm into an upscale resort property.

Many of William Dean Howells' stories and novels revolve around traveling and vacations, a trait shared with the work of his friend and literary supporter Henry James. The novella "An Open-Eyed Conspiracy" takes place in the popular nineteenth-century resort town of Saratoga.

Three large book-length collections of essays in a single file, with links from the table of contents to each essay. Literary Friends and Acquaintances, Literature and Life, and My Literary Passions. According to Wikipedia: "William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 – May 11, 1920) was an American...