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  • The Landlord at Lions Head (Complete)

    by William Dean Howells ...
    In those dim recesses of the consciousness where things have their beginning, if ever things have a beginning, I suppose the origin of this novel may be traced to a fact of a fortnight’s sojourn on the western shore of lake Champlain in the summer of 1891. Across the water in the State of Vermont I had constantly before my eyes a majestic mountain form which the earlier French pioneers had named ... Read more

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  • The Rise of Silas Lapham

    by William Dean Howells ...
    Key themes explored in "The Rise of Silas Lapham" include:Wealth and Social Status: The novel delves into the impact of newfound wealth on individuals' aspirations and interactions with established social hierarchies.Business and Ethics: The Lapham family's journey raises questions about the moral implications of business decisions and the pursuit of wealth.Family Dynamics: The relationships ... Read more

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    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Short Stories and Essays (from Literature and Life)

    by William Dean Howells ...
    William Dean Howells was a prominent figure in American literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his novels, literary criticism, and his role as an influential literary editor. "Literature and Life" is one of his essay collections, and it includes a range of pieces that reflect his views on literature, society, and the role of the author.In this collection, readers can ... Read more

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  • Dystopian Classics: Through the Eye of the Needle & A Traveler from Altruria

    Enriched edition.

    by William Dean Howells, Devin Shields ...
    William Dean Howells' 'Dystopian Classics: Through the Eye of the Needle & A Traveler from Altruria' delves into the dystopian genre with two captivating novels that offer unique perspectives on the social and political issues of their time. Howells' literary style is characterized by its realism and astute social commentary, making these novels essential reads for anyone interested in the ... Read more

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  • A Hazard of New Fortunes (Complete)

    by William Dean Howells ...
    The following story was the first fruit of my New York life when I began to live it after my quarter of a century in Cambridge and Boston, ending in 1889; and I used my own transition to the commercial metropolis in framing the experience which was wholly that of my supposititious literary adventurer. He was a character whom, with his wife, I have employed in some six or eight other stories, and ... Read more

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  • Indian Summer (Unabridged)

    A Florentine Expatriate Romance of Mature Love, Second Chances, and Self-Knowledge

    by William Dean Howells ...
    William Dean Howells's *Indian Summer* (1886) is a finely controlled novel of belated love, emotional uncertainty, and the difficult passage from youthful expectation to mature self-knowledge. Set largely amid the cultivated society of Florence, it follows Theodore Colville, an American man approaching middle age, whose renewed intimacy with a young woman forces him to reconsider the limits ... Read more

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  • American Literary Centers (from Literature and Life)

    Exploring American Literary Culture in the Late 19th Century

    by William Dean Howells ...
    In "American Literary Centers," William Dean Howells offers a profound exploration of the cultural and intellectual landscapes that shaped American literature from the mid-19th to the early 20th century. Through a series of engaging essays, Howells examines the emergence of literary hubs such as Boston and New York, revealing how these cities fostered artistic innovation and community among ... Read more

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  • A BOY'S TOWN ADVENTURES - Complete Series (Illustrated)

    A Realist Memoir of Nineteenth-Century Ohio Boyhood, Civic Life, and Moral Discovery

    by William Dean Howells ...
    A Boy's Town Adventures—Complete Series gathers William Dean Howells's boyhood narratives into a richly observant portrait of American life before the Civil War. Drawing on the author's memories of growing up in a small Ohio river community, the book transforms ordinary incidents—schoolroom rivalries, neighborhood enterprises, youthful excursions, and encounters with local eccentrics—into episodes ... Read more

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  • A Confession of St. Augustine

    An Introspective Journey into Faith and Redemption

    by William Dean Howells ...
    In "A Confession of St. Augustine," William Dean Howells delivers a remarkable adaptation of Augustine's spiritual journey, intricately weaving the early Christian's introspective musings with modern literary sensibilities. Howells employs a contemplative and often lyrical prose style, inviting readers to explore themes of sin, redemption, and the complexities of faith within the framework of a ... Read more

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    The Rise of Silas Lapham

    by William Dean Howells ...
    Narrated by Grover Gardner ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours 2 min

    Howells’ best-known work and a subtle classic of its time, The Rise of Silas Lapham is an elegant tale of Boston society and manners.After garnering a fortune in the paint business, Silas Lapham moves his family from their Vermont farm to the city of Boston in order to improve his social position. The consequences of this endeavor are both humorous and tragic as the greedy Silas brings his company ... Read more

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    Also available as: eBooks

  • A Confession of St. Augustine

    by William Dean Howells ...
    Confessions is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of 13 books, by St. Augustine of Hippo, written in Latin between AD 397 and 400. Modern English translations of it are sometimes published under the title The Confessions of St. Augustine in order to distinguish the book from other books with similar titles. Its original title was Confessions in Thirteen Books, and it was composed to ... Read more

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  • THE RISE OF SILAS LAPHAM (Unabridged)

    Enriched edition. American Classic

    by William Dean Howells, Basil Cunningham ...
    In "The Rise of Silas Lapham," William Dean Howells masterfully explores the complexities of American society during the late 19th century. This unabridged work is a keen social commentary that delves into the life of Silas Lapham, a self-made man who strikes gold in the paint industry yet finds himself ensnared in the web of social pretensions and moral dilemmas. Through Howells' meticulous ... Read more

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