Suburban Sketches

By William Dean Howells

Book Overview

Suburban Sketches is a collection of essays written by William Dean Howells, an American author and literary critic, originally published in 1871. The essays are a witty and insightful commentary on the middle-class suburban lifestyle of the late 19th century in America. Howells takes a humorous and satirical approach to his observations of the people and places he encounters, offering a glimpse into the social norms and values of the time. The essays cover a range of topics, from the joys and frustrations of suburban living to the idiosyncrasies of its inhabitants, as well as the impact of industrialization and modernization on American society. With a keen eye for detail and a sharp wit, Howells offers a fascinating portrait of the suburban landscape and its inhabitants, making Suburban Sketches a timeless and entertaining read for anyone interested in American history and culture.She and her late partner were the parents of eleven children, some of whom were dead, and some of whom were wanderers in unknown parts. During his life-time she had kept a little shop in her native town; and it was only within a few years that she had gone into service. She cherished a natural haughtiness of spirit, and resented control, although disposed to do all she could of her own motion. Being told to say when she wanted an afternoon, she explained that when she wanted an afternoon she always took it without asking, but always planned so as not to discommode the ladies with whom she lived.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: 116268609X
• ISBN13: 9781162686097
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"