02495cam a22003253u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100003800111245005400149264005100203300004700254336002600301337002600327338003600353500003100389508007500420520149000495534004501985653001202030653004702042653002202089856004102111999001702152726UtSlPG20260610133035.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aHowells, William Dean,d1837-192012aA Psychological Counter-Current in Recent Fiction 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1996-11-01  aEtext produced by Anthony J. Adam.

HTML file produced by David Widger  a"A Psychological Counter-Current in Recent Fiction" by William Dean Howells is a critical examination of contemporary literature, likely written in the early 20th century. This book falls into the category of literary criticism and reflects on the evolving narrative forms and psychological underpinnings of fiction during a time when classic romanticism was giving way to more nuanced psychologism. The text explores various works and authors, dissecting their contributions to the literary landscape, while contemplating the balance between realism and romanticism.  In the book, Howells addresses a range of recent novels and stories, focusing on the psychological depth of characters and the moral implications of their narratives. He discusses the works of Gilbert Parker, Henry Van Dyke, William Allen White, and others, praising the shift toward deeper psychological insights that challenge determinism in storytelling. Howells posits that while the tide of fiction may seem overwhelmed by superficial romanticism, there exists a counter-current of more thoughtful, character-driven tales that restore literature's moral and intellectual integrity. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the individual's role in shaping their fate, thereby raising the standard for future literary creations. Overall, the book serves as both a critique and appreciation of literature that reflects the complexities of human nature and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction  aLiterature -- Criticism and interpretation  aAuthors, American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/726  c42847d42847