Project Gutenberg 2014-10-05 Public domain in the USA. 199 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Years of My Youth Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Years of My Youth" by William Dean Howells is a memoir written in the early 20th century, offering a vivid recounting of the author's early years as he reflects on his childhood experiences in Ohio. The book aims to provide insight into Howells's formative years, focusing on his family background, early memories, and the environments that shaped him. The narrative promises to explore themes of personal growth and the rich tapestry of American life during the mid-19th century, providing readers with a glimpse into the influences that may have informed his later literary career. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Howells's recollections of his birth and early life in Martin's Ferry, Ohio. He reflects on the blend of family stories and genuine memories that comprise his childhood narrative, sharing details about his parents’ lineage and early family dynamics. The text paints a picture of a young boy surrounded by a loving family, with connections to the history and culture of his heritage, influenced by the backdrop of small-town life in a time of great social and economic change. Howells's writing style conveys a sense of nostalgia, establishing the emotional landscape that readers can expect as they journey through his youthful experiences and the subsequent exploration of his identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 -- Childhood and youth PS Text Category: Biographies Category: American Literature 510917 2025-07-19T04:46:33.966046 text/html 488093 2024-10-24T11:16:28 text/html 5573028 2025-07-19T04:46:41.091002 application/epub+zip 5572458 2025-07-19T04:46:35.303994 application/epub+zip 240880 2025-07-19T04:46:34.490993 application/epub+zip 5697436 2025-07-19T04:46:45.692998 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5661849 2025-07-19T04:46:40.062045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345621 2022-09-21T11:29:46.086502 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476366 2025-07-19T04:46:33.262056 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 495250 2024-11-28T10:48:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17218 2025-07-19T04:46:45.888942 application/rdf+xml 14813 2025-07-19T04:46:34.742031 image/jpeg 2240 2025-07-19T04:46:34.705046 image/jpeg 5342750 2025-07-19T04:46:34.112996 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