Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 284 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Literary Friends and Acquaintance; a Personal Retrospect of American Authorship 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. Produced by David Widger "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 ease score: 62.2 (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 821742 2025-07-02T10:00:37.046486 text/html 835160 2021-01-27T07:47:14 text/html 407848 2025-07-02T10:00:47.987009 application/epub+zip 423354 2025-07-02T10:00:41.086534 application/epub+zip 373039 2025-07-02T10:00:39.643551 application/epub+zip 840265 2025-07-02T10:00:54.021939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 766263 2025-07-02T10:00:46.936935 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 518559 2022-09-02T13:25:54.812094 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 727508 2025-07-02T10:00:36.315558 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 727313 2016-08-21T13:40:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 723951 2006-10-28T13:13:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21557 2025-07-02T10:00:54.151921 application/rdf+xml 26371 2025-07-02T10:00:40.156496 image/jpeg 4916 2025-07-02T10:00:39.898534 image/jpeg 276150 2016-08-21T13:43:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 287576 2021-01-27T07:47:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 275485 2006-10-28T15:40:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 397295 2025-07-02T10:00:37.107525 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