My First Visit to New England, and Others (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)

Name: My First Visit to New England, and Others (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)
Author: William Dean Howells

By William Dean Howells

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The volume gathers personal essays and reminiscences recounting the author's experiences among New England literary circles. He offers character sketches of poets, essayists, novelists, and publishers, evoking breakfasts, teas, publishers' libraries, and salon conversations while noting first impressions of Boston and Cambridge. Anecdotes, portraits, and reflective commentary combine to convey social habits, aesthetic tastes, and the domestic settings that shaped the author's sense of literary community, with an effort to unify individual sketches into a coherent impression of that milieu.

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William Dean Howells

William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an influential American author and literary critic, often regarded as the "Dean of American Letters." He is best known for his realistic portrayals of American life and society, particularly in the late 19th century. Howells's works often explore themes of social class and morality, reflecting the complexities of contemporary life. His notable novel, "A Hazard of New Fortunes," delves into the challenges faced by individuals in a rapidly changing society. Throughout his career, Howells contributed significantly to the development of realism in American literature, advocating for a more truthful representation of everyday experiences.