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  • A Hazard of New Fortunes-Complete

    by William Dean Howells ...
    The story is set in New York City during the late 19th century and follows the lives of various characters, both native-born and immigrants, as they navigate the complexities of American society and strive for success. The central narrative focuses on the clash of social classes and the challenges faced by those attempting to climb the social and economic ladder."A Hazard of New Fortunes" is known ... Read more

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  • The Rise of Silas Lapham

    by William Dean Howells ...
    Key themes explored in "The Rise of Silas Lapham" include:Wealth and Social Status: The novel delves into the impact of newfound wealth on individuals' aspirations and interactions with established social hierarchies.Business and Ethics: The Lapham family's journey raises questions about the moral implications of business decisions and the pursuit of wealth.Family Dynamics: The relationships ... Read more

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  • A Hazard of New Fortunes (Complete)

    by William Dean Howells ...
    The following story was the first fruit of my New York life when I began to live it after my quarter of a century in Cambridge and Boston, ending in 1889; and I used my own transition to the commercial metropolis in framing the experience which was wholly that of my supposititious literary adventurer. He was a character whom, with his wife, I have employed in some six or eight other stories, and ... Read more

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  • Short Stories and Essays (from Literature and Life)

    by William Dean Howells ...
    William Dean Howells was a prominent figure in American literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his novels, literary criticism, and his role as an influential literary editor. "Literature and Life" is one of his essay collections, and it includes a range of pieces that reflect his views on literature, society, and the role of the author.In this collection, readers can ... Read more

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  • A BOY'S TOWN ADVENTURES - Complete Series (Illustrated)

    The Flight of Pony Baker, Boy Life, A Boy's Town & Years of My Youth - Children's Book Classics

    by William Dean Howells ...
    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. ... Read more

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  • The Complete Works of William Dean Howells (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. 27 Novels & 40+ Short Stories, Including Plays, Poems, Travel Sketches, Historical Works & Autobiography (Illustrated)

    by William Dean Howells, Perrin Norley ...
    The Complete Works of William Dean Howells gathers the fiction, essays, criticism, travel writing, and social observation of the writer often called the "Dean of American Letters." Across works such as The Rise of Silas Lapham, A Modern Instance, and Indian Summer, Howells refines a prose of moral exactness, conversational subtlety, and democratic realism. His literary project stands at the center ... Read more

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  • American Literary Centers (from Literature and Life)

    Exploring American Literary Culture in the Late 19th Century

    by William Dean Howells ...
    In "American Literary Centers," William Dean Howells offers a profound exploration of the cultural and intellectual landscapes that shaped American literature from the mid-19th to the early 20th century. Through a series of engaging essays, Howells examines the emergence of literary hubs such as Boston and New York, revealing how these cities fostered artistic innovation and community among ... Read more

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  • The Complete Short Stories of William Dean Howells: 40+ Tales & Children's Stories (Illustrated) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. American Realism: Boston Tales & Illustrated Children's Stories

    by William Dean Howells, Perrin Norley ...
    Gathering more than forty tales, including sketches of adult manners and fables for children, The Complete Short Stories of William Dean Howells presents a broad map of American literary realism. Howells favors lucid prose, quiet irony, and ethical observation over sensational plot, locating drama in conversation, social embarrassment, work, marriage, and childhood imagination. The illustrations ... Read more

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  • The Rise of Silas Lapham

    by William Dean Howells ...
    The classic novel about an ordinary man's ascent into wealthy Boston circles, and its effect on him and his family.Thanks to hard work and good fortune, Silas Lapham succeeds financially in the paint business. But money and class are not the same thing, and the Laphams struggle to feel they truly fit in amid New England's social aristocracy.When they move into a luxurious home in the elite Back ... Read more

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • THE RISE OF SILAS LAPHAM (Unabridged)

    Enriched edition. American Classic

    by William Dean Howells, Basil Cunningham ...
    In "The Rise of Silas Lapham," William Dean Howells masterfully explores the complexities of American society during the late 19th century. This unabridged work is a keen social commentary that delves into the life of Silas Lapham, a self-made man who strikes gold in the paint industry yet finds himself ensnared in the web of social pretensions and moral dilemmas. Through Howells' meticulous ... Read more

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  • A Confession of St. Augustine

    An Introspective Journey into Faith and Redemption

    by William Dean Howells ...
    In "A Confession of St. Augustine," William Dean Howells delivers a remarkable adaptation of Augustine's spiritual journey, intricately weaving the early Christian's introspective musings with modern literary sensibilities. Howells employs a contemplative and often lyrical prose style, inviting readers to explore themes of sin, redemption, and the complexities of faith within the framework of a ... Read more

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  • The Garotters

    by William D. Howells ...
    The garotters is a comedic narrative that follows a chain of misunderstandings sparked by a mistaken act during an assumed robbery. The story opens with an individual convinced that a valuable item has been stolen, prompting a hasty confrontation in a dimly lit park. In the confusion, the person retrieves an object believed to be their own, only to later realize it belonged to someone else. What ... Read more

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