Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 97 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Cambridge Neighbors (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance) Produced by David Widger "Cambridge Neighbors (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective memoir written during the late 19th century. This literary work provides an intimate glimpse into the author's life and the rich intellectual environment of Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he interacted with various influential literary figures of his time. Howells captures the essence of friendships and social connections within the literary community, focusing on notable acquaintances and their contributions to literature and culture. In "Cambridge Neighbors," Howells recounts his experiences with remarkable individuals, such as Professor Francis J. Child and poet Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen, as he reflects on both their personalities and their shared passion for literature. The narrative intertwines biographical sketches with personal anecdotes, revealing the warmth and camaraderie of the literary life in Cambridge. Through engaging stories and poignant observations, Howells illustrates the profound impact of these friendships on his own literary aspirations and the collective creative spirit of the time. The memoir serves as both a tribute to the friendships formed and a commentary on the vibrant literary culture that flourished in Cambridge during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.4 (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 98731 2025-07-02T07:16:03.067498 text/html 98552 2025-01-08T20:16:12.958055 text/html 142578 2025-07-02T07:16:08.949471 application/epub+zip 142075 2025-07-02T07:16:06.539514 application/epub+zip 95296 2025-07-02T07:16:05.292475 application/epub+zip 364582 2025-07-02T07:16:10.655502 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352524 2025-07-02T07:16:08.196509 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110639 2022-09-02T09:51:26.507995 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88574 2025-07-02T07:16:02.849488 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 88265 2021-01-08T19:38:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18182 2025-07-02T07:16:10.776465 application/rdf+xml 25237 2025-07-02T07:16:05.780490 image/jpeg 4719 2025-07-02T07:16:05.533489 image/jpeg 34669 2021-01-08T19:38:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 143626 2025-07-02T07:16:03.076502 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