Confessions And Criticisms

By William Dean Howells

Book Overview

Confessions and Criticisms is a collection of essays by the American author William Dean Howells, originally published in 1885. The book is divided into two parts: ""Confessions"" and ""Criticisms"". In the first part, Howells reflects on his own life and career as a writer, discussing his early influences, his struggles with writing, and his experiences as an editor and literary critic. He also offers insights into his personal beliefs and values, including his views on religion, politics, and social issues.The second part of the book consists of literary criticism, in which Howells offers his opinions on a variety of writers and works. He discusses the works of American authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Mark Twain, as well as European writers such as Leo Tolstoy and Henrik Ibsen. Howells' critical essays are marked by their thoughtful analysis and nuanced understanding of the works under discussion.Overall, Confessions and Criticisms is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of William Dean Howells, as well as for those interested in the history of American literature and literary criticism. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential writers and critics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164610651
• ISBN13: 9781164610656
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"