Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 142 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Suburban Sketches Mrs. Johnson -- Doorstep acquaintance -- A pedestrian tour -- By horse-car to Boston -- A day's pleasure -- A romance of real life -- Scene -- Jubilee days -- Some lessons from the school of morals -- Flitting. Produced by Olaf Voss, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, David Widger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Suburban Sketches" by William Dean Howells is a collection of observational essays and sketches written during the late 19th century. The work offers a vivid portrayal of life in the suburbs, reflecting on the dynamics between city and country living, as well as the characters who inhabit these spaces. The opening portion introduces various characters and settings, particularly focusing on the experiences of a family living in Charlesbridge as they navigate the challenges and pleasures of suburban existence. The opening of "Suburban Sketches" sets the scene with a portrayal of the family’s initial move to their new home during a peculiar New England spring, blending snow and rain amidst the verdant landscape. The narrative is rich with details of their domestic lives, the picturesque yet chaotic suburb, and the trials of finding suitable help, as illustrated through their complex relationship with their servant, Mrs. Johnson. With humor and poignancy, Howell explores themes of social class, race, and the nuances of everyday life in a suburban setting, highlighting the contrasts and connections between different societal groups. The piece also examines the character of Mrs. Johnson, a cook with a storied past and an endearing personality, establishing her as a significant figure in the household and the fabric of suburban living. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Short stories Domestic fiction Suburban life -- Fiction PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 441271 2025-07-03T10:17:04.954721 text/html 444348 2021-02-26T01:18:07 text/html 2819948 2025-07-03T10:17:10.294680 application/epub+zip 2822154 2025-07-03T10:17:06.006630 application/epub+zip 228109 2025-07-03T10:17:05.311656 application/epub+zip 2917640 2025-07-03T10:17:13.934634 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2891642 2025-07-03T10:17:09.405629 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305757 2022-09-04T04:45:43.640192 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391425 2025-07-03T10:17:04.583714 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 391251 2018-02-25T13:47:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19571 2025-07-03T10:17:14.067570 application/rdf+xml 5147 2025-07-03T10:17:05.427640 image/jpeg 1283 2025-07-03T10:17:05.369641 image/jpeg 155724 2018-03-20T08:33:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 7369953 2021-02-26T01:18:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 7364452 2025-07-03T10:17:05.061694 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