William Dean Howells: A Critical Study (1922)

By Delmar Gross Cooke

Book Overview

William Dean Howells: A Critical Study (1922) is a book written by Delmar Gross Cooke that explores the life and works of William Dean Howells, an American novelist, literary critic, and editor. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Howells' literary career, starting from his early years as a journalist to his later years as a prominent figure in American literature.Cooke delves into Howells' style of writing, his themes, and his impact on American literature. The book also explores Howells' role as an editor and literary critic, and his influence on other writers of his time. Cooke analyzes Howells' major works, including The Rise of Silas Lapham, A Hazard of New Fortunes, and The Undiscovered Country, and provides a critical assessment of their literary value.The book is written in a scholarly style, with detailed footnotes and references to other works on Howells. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature, literary criticism, or the life and works of William Dean Howells.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: 1163944815
• ISBN13: 9781163944813
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"