Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 131 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) American Literary Centers (from Literature and Life) Produced by David Widger "American Literary Centers (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a critical examination of the nature and evolution of American literature, written during the late 19th to early 20th century. This non-fiction work reflects on the dispersion of literary talent across various geographical and cultural centers in the United States, tracking how the absence of a singular literary hub has shaped American literature. It discusses notable literary figures and movements while contemplating the distinct flavors of literary production in different regions. In the book, Howells contends that America lacks a singular literary center, unlike established counterparts in Europe such as London or Paris. He examines various American cities that have played pivotal roles in literary history, such as Boston, New York, and San Francisco, highlighting key writers from each period and location. Howells notes that after the Civil War, American literature began to emerge as a coherent identity, characterized by regional voices and local dialects. He surveys the contributions of authors from the West, South, and Midwest, showcasing how a decentralized literary landscape reflects the broader cultural and social diversity of the nation. Ultimately, Howells presents a nuanced view of American literature, emphasizing its honesty and fidelity to varied life experiences despite the ongoing struggle to establish a dominant literary center. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays American literature PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 53967 2025-08-02T07:32:04.256951 text/html 53788 2025-01-08T20:14:31.905042 text/html 110013 2025-08-02T07:32:09.855924 application/epub+zip 108780 2025-08-02T07:32:07.642951 application/epub+zip 75491 2025-08-02T07:32:06.398946 application/epub+zip 297905 2025-08-02T07:32:11.517956 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289143 2025-08-02T07:32:09.100921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246913 2022-09-02T09:49:51.265756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 45011 2025-08-02T07:32:04.034960 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44732 2021-01-08T19:37:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17682 2025-08-02T07:32:11.645913 application/rdf+xml 23375 2025-08-02T07:32:06.898958 image/jpeg 4919 2025-08-02T07:32:06.644940 image/jpeg 17479 2021-01-08T19:37:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 108985 2025-08-02T07:32:04.263524 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia