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Reproduction of the original: The Minister's Charge by William Dean Howells

The Minister's Charge: or, the Apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker, is the satirical novel by the famous American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, William Dean Howells. The novel hits as organized religion, namely worldly ministers. Being one of his middle works,... Read Full Overview

William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 - May 11, 1920) was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for his own prolific writings,... Read Full Overview

On their way back to the farm-house where they were boarding, Sewell's wife reproached him for what she called his recklessness. "You had no right," she said, "to give the poor boy false hopes. You ought to have discouraged him-that would have been the most merciful way-if you... Read Full Overview

This novel explores the relationship between a minister and his congregation, as well as the challenges of navigating small town gossip and scandal. The main character, a widowed minister, is confronted with a moral dilemma when he discovers a family secret. This book is a... Read Full Overview

This novel explores the relationship between a minister and his congregation, as well as the challenges of navigating small town gossip and scandal. The main character, a widowed minister, is confronted with a moral dilemma when he discovers a family secret. This book is a... Read Full Overview

The Minister's Charge; Or, The Apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker by William Dean Howells has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

The Minister's Charge - or, The apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition,... Read Full Overview

"The Minister's Charge, Or, The Apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker" by William Dean Howells is a coming-of-age novel that follows the journey of Lemuel Barker, a young man from a rural background, as he transitions to urban life in 19th-century Boston. The story delves into themes... Read Full Overview

William Dean Howells's "The Minister's Charge: The Apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker" offers a compelling look at rural and urban life through the eyes of a young poet. As a work of social realism, this classic novel delves into the experiences of its central character as he... Read Full Overview

William Dean Howells's "The Minister's Charge: The Apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker" offers a compelling look at rural and urban life through the eyes of a young poet. As a work of social realism, this classic novel delves into the experiences of its central character as he... Read Full Overview