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Title: My First Visit to New England, and Others (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)
Contents: Bibliographical -- My first visit to New England -- First impressions of literary New York.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "My First Visit to New England," by William Dean Howells, is a collection of autobiographical essays written during the late 19th century. The book captures the author's impressions and experiences as he embarks on his initial journey to New England, reflecting on its literary atmosphere, notable figures, and cultural landscape during a time of literary flourishing in America. Howells presents a vivid portrayal of his interactions with esteemed authors of the time, including James Russell Lowell, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. At the start of the work, Howells sets the stage for his journey into the heart of American literature, expressing both excitement and trepidation as he prepares to meet the literary icons who have shaped his career. He shares his memories of his early career in journalism, the vibrant literary circles of Columbus, and the yearning that propelled him toward New England. As he travels through Portland, Salem, and Boston, Howells reveals his fascination with the local customs, landscape, and, most importantly, the literary giants whose works he admires. He humorously recounts his experiences meeting these authors, particularly his profound admiration for Lowell and his nervous encounter with Hawthorne, showcasing the significance of this first visit in the context of his literary aspirations. Overall, the opening portion of the book reflects Howells' youthful enthusiasm and reverence for the literary tradition that emerged from New England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 3398
Published: Oct 22, 2004
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 -- Friends and associates
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: My First Visit to New England, and Others (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)
Contents: Bibliographical -- My first visit to New England -- First impressions of literary New York.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "My First Visit to New England," by William Dean Howells, is a collection of autobiographical essays written during the late 19th century. The book captures the author's impressions and experiences as he embarks on his initial journey to New England, reflecting on its literary atmosphere, notable figures, and cultural landscape during a time of literary flourishing in America. Howells presents a vivid portrayal of his interactions with esteemed authors of the time, including James Russell Lowell, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. At the start of the work, Howells sets the stage for his journey into the heart of American literature, expressing both excitement and trepidation as he prepares to meet the literary icons who have shaped his career. He shares his memories of his early career in journalism, the vibrant literary circles of Columbus, and the yearning that propelled him toward New England. As he travels through Portland, Salem, and Boston, Howells reveals his fascination with the local customs, landscape, and, most importantly, the literary giants whose works he admires. He humorously recounts his experiences meeting these authors, particularly his profound admiration for Lowell and his nervous encounter with Hawthorne, showcasing the significance of this first visit in the context of his literary aspirations. Overall, the opening portion of the book reflects Howells' youthful enthusiasm and reverence for the literary tradition that emerged from New England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 3398
Published: Oct 22, 2004
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 -- Friends and associates
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.