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Out Of The Question
Out Of The Question – William Dean Howells „Out of the Question“ is an amusing trifle, with just a thread of a plot, about the love of a young society girl for a brave young fellow without any social position other than his brains has gained him; the idea of marriage with him is scouted […]
A Counterfeit Presentment
A Counterfeit Presentment – William Dean Howells Out of a mere thread of a plot and a few characters Mr. Howells weaves a very charming little comedy. His characters consist of Miss Constance Wyatt, her father and mother, a Mr. Bartlett, a painter and his friend Rev. Arthur Cummings. The scene opens in the parlor […]
A Foregone Conclusion
A Foregone Conclusion – William Dean Howells For many readers, this story belongs to Mr. Howells‘ most perfect pieces of work. In saying this, these people are not unmindful of the delicious humor and exquisite descriptions of “ A Chance Acquaintance,“ of Kitty’s breezy freshness and Mr. Arbuton’s typical Bostonism. But Mr. Howells has lived […]
Sketch of the life and character of Rutherford B. Hayes
Sketch of the life and character of Rutherford B. Hayes – William Dean Howells Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th president of the United States from 1877 to 1881, having served in the U.S. House of Representatives and as governor of Ohio. Hayes, a lawyer and staunch abolitionist, defended refugee slaves in court proceedings in […]
A Chance Acquaintance
A Chance Acquaintance – William Dean Howells In „A Chance Acquaintance“ the familiar characters of “ Their Wedding Journey“ reappear, but the principal roles are given to Miss Kitty Ellison and her Bostonian adorer, Mr. Arbuton. Readers who can appreciate the sentiment, the style, and the nice discrimination of character, with its quiet humor and […]
Their Wedding Journey
Their Wedding Journey – William Dean Howells The artistic descriptions of characters, places, and incidents; the fine observation, which detects what ordinary spectators either see inadequately or miss altogether; the delightful humor which pervades the whole; and the simple beauty of style-all these combine to render this story by Mr. Howells one of time most […]
Suburban Sketches
Suburban Sketches – William Dean Howells Mr. W. D. Howells‘ Suburban Sketches in the neighbor hood of Cambridge and Boston are characterized by many of the same features which are so charming in his well known pictures of Italian life. The fluent style, the kindly humor, the quaint suggestiveness, are all present; we only miss […]
The Leatherwood God
The Leatherwood God – William Dean Howells ‚The Leatherwood God‘ is a veritable history , for it tells the truth and more than the truth . It satisfies the reader‘ s demand for facts and it fulfills his cravings for fantasy. It convinces us that the novelist is the true historian and the real biographer, […]
The Seen and Unseen at Stratford-On-Avon
The Seen and Unseen at Stratford-On-Avon – William Dean Howells ‚The Seen and Unseen at Stratford-on-Avon‘ is a fantasy in which Mr. Howells enjoys the society of the great dramatist while they leisurely go to various pageants and festivities together. Shakespeare becomes his guest for a week-end and the immortal play wright confides that he […]
Familiar Spanish Travels
Familiar Spanish Travels – William Dean Howells In this book of travels Mr. Howells relates the incidents and impressions of his trip through Spain. In a leisurely, discursive fashion he notes what most appealed to him as he journeyed from San Sebastian through Burgos, Madrid, Toledo, Cordova, Seville to Granada, Ronda, Algecirus, and Tarifa. Like […]