Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 128 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) A Belated Guest (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance) Produced by David Widger "A Belated Guest (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective account written in the late 19th century. This work is a literary reminiscence, highlighting the author’s encounters with notable literary figures, notably Bret Harte, a prominent American author. The book captures the essence of Howells' experiences and observations, painting a vivid picture of the literary landscape of the time and the personalities that inhabited it. In this piece, Howells recounts his delightful week spent hosting Bret Harte, who was celebrated for his evocative stories set in California. Through a warm narrative, the text illustrates their interactions, emphasizing Harte's charming yet slightly chaotic nature, as he often arrived late to events and effortlessly captivated his hosts and fellow literati. Howells reflects on their conversations, Harte’s keen observations, and his somewhat ironical perspective towards literary conventions and celebrated personalities. This account serves not only as a tribute to Harte’s vibrancy as a guest but also as a commentary on the literary scene of his time, embodying a blend of reverence and lighthearted critique of the complexities surrounding literary fame and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 -- Friends and associates PS Text Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 59901 2025-08-02T07:33:31.004533 text/html 59722 2025-01-08T20:16:04.624124 text/html 118681 2025-08-02T07:33:36.670511 application/epub+zip 117470 2025-08-02T07:33:34.335541 application/epub+zip 82347 2025-08-02T07:33:33.131520 application/epub+zip 305891 2025-08-02T07:33:38.185505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 296867 2025-08-02T07:33:35.899510 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236137 2022-09-02T09:51:19.001943 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 50611 2025-08-02T07:33:30.792549 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 50384 2021-01-08T19:38:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18128 2025-08-02T07:33:38.316570 application/rdf+xml 23596 2025-08-02T07:33:33.618508 image/jpeg 4969 2025-08-02T07:33:33.372524 image/jpeg 19627 2021-01-08T19:38:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 119483 2025-08-02T07:33:31.011524 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