Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 94 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Literary Boston as I Knew It (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance) Produced by David Widger "Literary Boston as I Knew It (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)" by William Dean Howells is a personal memoir that serves as a historical account of literary life in Boston during the mid to late 19th century. Composed in the era of post-Civil War America, the book provides insights into the influential writers and the literary scene of the period, focusing on prominent New England figures. The narrative explores the evolution of American literature and the unique character of Boston as a literary hub, reflecting Howells's deep admiration for his contemporaries and the cultural milieu they created. In this memoir, Howells recounts his experiences as he began his role at the Atlantic Monthly and the literary personalities he interacted with during his time in Boston. He vividly describes key figures such as Longfellow, Lowell, Emerson, and Whittier, painting a portrait of a vibrant literary community. Through anecdotes and observations, he highlights the interplay between literary traditions and the emerging voice of a more diverse American literature. The book also delves into themes such as the impact of puritanical values on artistic expression and the challenges faced by writers in remaining true to their vision while appealing to an evolving readership. Overall, Howells captures a formative period in American literary history, merging personal reflection with a broader commentary on the cultural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.6 (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: American Literature 89428 2025-07-02T07:16:34.281364 text/html 89249 2025-01-08T20:16:48.228894 text/html 135941 2025-07-02T07:16:40.002321 application/epub+zip 134679 2025-07-02T07:16:37.691364 application/epub+zip 91143 2025-07-02T07:16:36.532343 application/epub+zip 360161 2025-07-02T07:16:41.647357 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348584 2025-07-02T07:16:39.263354 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105135 2022-09-02T09:51:57.587731 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 79551 2025-07-02T07:16:34.067407 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79272 2021-01-08T19:39:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18353 2025-07-02T07:16:41.857309 application/rdf+xml 25238 2025-07-02T07:16:37.018321 image/jpeg 4646 2025-07-02T07:16:36.774339 image/jpeg 30785 2021-01-08T19:39:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 137650 2025-07-02T07:16:34.290335 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