Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 198 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) London Films Meteorological emotions -- Civic and social comparisons, mostly odius -- Shows and side-shows of state -- The dun year's brilliant flower -- The sights and sounds of the streets -- Some misgivings as to the American invasion -- In the gallery of the Commons -- The means of sojourn -- Certain traits of the London springtime -- Some voluntary and involuntary sight-seeing -- Glimpses of the lowly and the lowlier -- Twice-seen sights and half-fancied facts -- An afternoon at Hampton Court -- A Sunday morning in the country -- Fishing for whitebait -- Henley day -- American origins: mostly northern -- American origins: mostly southern -- Aspects and intimations -- Parting guests. Produced by Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "LONDON FILMS" by William Dean Howells is a collection of essays written during the late 19th century. The work presents the author's observations and reflections on life in London, capturing the nuances of the city's culture, society, and atmosphere as seen through the eyes of an American visitor. Howell's insights often blend personal anecdotes with broader commentary on the contrasts between London and American cities, particularly New York. The opening of "LONDON FILMS" introduces readers to Howell’s mental approach as he tries to capture the essence of London through vivid descriptions and astute observations. He likens his experiences to photographic exposures, acknowledging the challenges of translating his momentary impressions of the city, loaded with atmospheric changes and personal emotions, into coherent images. From the unpredictable weather to the distinct behaviors of the English people, Howell navigates various themes, including the contrast between the social structures of London and America, as well as his musings on the British climate's influence on lifestyle and character. The blend of humor, criticism, and admiration for London lays the groundwork for a more profound exploration of the city in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en London (England) -- Social life and customs DA Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature Category: American Literature 495284 2025-08-03T10:25:19.196933 text/html 494446 2021-02-26T01:17:53 text/html 5415280 2025-08-03T10:25:26.262944 application/epub+zip 5413769 2025-08-03T10:25:20.584931 application/epub+zip 262080 2025-08-03T10:25:19.626941 application/epub+zip 5519993 2025-08-03T10:25:30.900871 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5482710 2025-08-03T10:25:24.686890 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349552 2022-09-04T04:42:52.249340 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 437826 2025-08-03T10:25:18.582957 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 437719 2018-02-25T14:11:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 437221 2013-04-08T12:46:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20395 2025-08-03T10:25:31.054862 application/rdf+xml 8399 2025-08-03T10:25:19.738914 image/jpeg 1977 2025-08-03T10:25:19.680923 image/jpeg 171269 2018-03-20T08:01:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 13445502 2021-02-26T01:17:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 13433098 2025-08-03T10:25:19.368908 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