Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 90 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Studies of Lowell (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance) Produced by David Widger "Studies of Lowell (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)" by William Dean Howells is a biographical account penned in the late 19th century. This book reflects Howells' personal experiences and observations of the revered American poet and critic James Russell Lowell, focusing on their encounters and mutual conversations throughout a significant period of Lowell’s life. The narrative provides an intimate portrayal of Lowell's character, his literary pursuits, and the socio-political context of his times. In the book, Howells recounts vivid memories of his interactions with Lowell, emphasizing the intellectual depth and kindness of the poet. Their discussions range from literature to philosophy, showcasing Lowell's genuine affection for his friends and his complex views on democracy and societal issues after the Civil War. Howells appreciates Lowell's artistic sensibilities and his struggles with personal and public expectations, portraying a figure who is both a literary giant and a deeply human individual. Through his reflections, Howells contributes to an understanding of Lowell’s legacy, not only as a prominent literary figure but also as a compassionate friend and mentor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor 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: American Literature 99760 2025-07-02T07:16:11.053487 text/html 99581 2025-01-08T20:16:21.898023 text/html 135305 2025-07-02T07:16:16.696452 application/epub+zip 134644 2025-07-02T07:16:14.350461 application/epub+zip 99870 2025-07-02T07:16:13.218456 application/epub+zip 341524 2025-07-02T07:16:18.412444 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 328550 2025-07-02T07:16:15.986513 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265763 2022-09-02T09:51:33.934572 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89277 2025-07-02T07:16:10.834485 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 88968 2021-01-08T19:38:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18112 2025-07-02T07:16:18.537448 application/rdf+xml 23786 2025-07-02T07:16:13.707445 image/jpeg 4891 2025-07-02T07:16:13.463458 image/jpeg 34577 2021-01-08T19:38:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 136102 2025-07-02T07:16:11.063460 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