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Title: Literary Friends and Acquaintance; a Personal Retrospect of American Authorship
Contents: Biographical -- My First Visit to New England -- First Impressions of Literary New York -- Roundabout to Boston -- Literary Boston As I Knew It -- Oliver Wendell Holmes -- The White Mr. Longfellow -- Studies of Lowell -- Cambridge Neighbors -- A Belated Guest -- My Mark Twain.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Literary Friends and Acquaintances: A Personal Retrospect of American Authorship" by William Dean Howells is a reflective literary memoir written in the late 19th century. Howells, a prominent American author and literary critic, shares his intimate experiences and encounters with notable figures in American literature, particularly during his time in New England. The book aims to bring to life the rich tapestry of friendships and creative collaborations that shaped the literary landscape of his era. At the start of the memoir, the author establishes his deep immersion in literature, tracing his early career as a journalist in Ohio before his pilgrimage to the literary heart of New England. With a strong poetic ambition, Howells fondly recalls his first visit to this renowned region, illustrating his awe and excitement at meeting literary luminaries such as Longfellow, Lowell, and Emerson. The opening chapters reflect not only on his encounters with these authors but also on his personal journey as an aspiring writer, revealing his emotions, ambitions, and the cultural milieu that influenced his literary aspirations. Through vivid descriptions and earnest reflections, Howells sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of the relationships and experiences that defined his career among his literary peers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 4201
Published: Oct 22, 2004
Downloads: 288
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.
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Title: Literary Friends and Acquaintance; a Personal Retrospect of American Authorship
Contents: Biographical -- My First Visit to New England -- First Impressions of Literary New York -- Roundabout to Boston -- Literary Boston As I Knew It -- Oliver Wendell Holmes -- The White Mr. Longfellow -- Studies of Lowell -- Cambridge Neighbors -- A Belated Guest -- My Mark Twain.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Literary Friends and Acquaintances: A Personal Retrospect of American Authorship" by William Dean Howells is a reflective literary memoir written in the late 19th century. Howells, a prominent American author and literary critic, shares his intimate experiences and encounters with notable figures in American literature, particularly during his time in New England. The book aims to bring to life the rich tapestry of friendships and creative collaborations that shaped the literary landscape of his era. At the start of the memoir, the author establishes his deep immersion in literature, tracing his early career as a journalist in Ohio before his pilgrimage to the literary heart of New England. With a strong poetic ambition, Howells fondly recalls his first visit to this renowned region, illustrating his awe and excitement at meeting literary luminaries such as Longfellow, Lowell, and Emerson. The opening chapters reflect not only on his encounters with these authors but also on his personal journey as an aspiring writer, revealing his emotions, ambitions, and the cultural milieu that influenced his literary aspirations. Through vivid descriptions and earnest reflections, Howells sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of the relationships and experiences that defined his career among his literary peers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 4201
Published: Oct 22, 2004
Downloads: 288
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.