William Dean Howells: 27 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Rise of Silas Lapham, A Traveler from Altruria, Through the Eye of the Needle & many moreBy William Dean Howells
Length248h 40m
About this audiobook
William Dean Howells: 27 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated) gathers the broad arc of Howells's fiction, from intimate courtship studies and domestic comedies to searching examinations of class, conscience, commerce, and social obligation. Written in lucid, conversational prose, these novels helped define American literary realism after the Civil War, rejecting melodrama for the pressures of ordinary life. The illustrations enhance a panoramic collection attentive to urban modernity, moral ambiguity, and the subtle dramas of manners. As editor of The Atlantic Monthly and Harper's Magazine, and later a major critical arbiter, Howells shaped the careers of Twain, James, and many contemporaries while pursuing his own democratic aesthetic. Born in Ohio and largely self-educated, he brought Midwestern pragmatism, anti-aristocratic conviction, and reformist sympathy to fiction. His travels, diplomatic service in Venice, and engagement with socialism sharpened his sensitivity to both provincial ideals and modern inequities. This volume is ideal for readers seeking a single, substantial entrance into Howells's achievement and into the formation of modern American narrative. It will reward students of realism, admirers of psychologically exact social fiction, and anyone interested in how literature can scrutinize daily life without sacrificing wit, grace, or humane intelligence.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length248 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
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