Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2009-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 385 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) 10023136 Imaginary Interviews Imaginary interviews -- Other essays. Produced by David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) "Imaginary Interviews" by William Dean Howells is a collection of satirical essays written during the early 20th century. The work is notable for its playful and imaginative dialogue, encapsulating a variety of themes related to literature, society, and human experiences through whimsical conversations with fictional characters. The opening chapter introduces the concept of an "Easy Chair," a symbolic space where discussions on contemporary issues unfold, paving the way for a rich exploration of cultural and moral reflections. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the concept of the Easy Chair, reflecting Howells' trademark wit and social commentary. The dialogue begins with a whimsical recounting of the chair's storied past and its significance in the context of the magazine "Harper's." The discussion revolves around the legacy of previous editors and the challenges faced by their successors in capturing the essence of contemporary social dynamics, particularly in relation to themes like the commercialization of Christmas and cultural expectations. The engaging exchange between the Easy Chair and its occupant sets a compelling tone for the rest of the collection, promising further explorations of societal values and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fiction Essays Imaginary conversations PS Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 639265 2025-06-12T04:29:29.994749 text/html 639267 2021-01-05T01:48:15 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 515159 2021-01-05T01:48:15 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 616868 2025-06-12T04:29:40.488735 application/epub+zip 626197 2025-06-12T04:29:33.667748 application/epub+zip 318251 2025-06-12T04:29:32.159738 application/epub+zip 885875 2025-06-12T04:29:45.871692 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 853502 2025-06-12T04:29:39.510705 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532295 2022-09-13T11:14:06.774176 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 621522 2025-06-12T04:29:29.167792 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 621303 2021-01-05T01:48:14 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 239812 2021-01-05T01:48:15 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 621332 2021-01-05T01:48:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 239695 2021-01-05T01:48:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21389 2025-06-12T04:29:46.025672 application/rdf+xml 16173 2025-06-12T04:29:32.718731 image/jpeg 4014 2025-06-12T04:29:32.435740 image/jpeg 596358 2025-06-12T04:29:30.077749 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia