02377cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000038001122450057001502640051002073000047002583360026003053370026003313380036003575000031003935080029004245201500004535340045019536530011019986530024020098560042020333382UtSlPG20260610133111.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHowells, William Dean,d1837-192010aAmerican Literary Centers (from Literature and Life) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-10-22  aProduced by David Widger  a"American Literary Centers (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a critical examination of the nature and evolution of American literature, written during the late 19th to early 20th century. This non-fiction work reflects on the dispersion of literary talent across various geographical and cultural centers in the United States, tracking how the absence of a singular literary hub has shaped American literature. It discusses notable literary figures and movements while contemplating the distinct flavors of literary production in different regions.  In the book, Howells contends that America lacks a singular literary center, unlike established counterparts in Europe such as London or Paris. He examines various American cities that have played pivotal roles in literary history, such as Boston, New York, and San Francisco, highlighting key writers from each period and location. Howells notes that after the Civil War, American literature began to emerge as a coherent identity, characterized by regional voices and local dialects. He surveys the contributions of authors from the West, South, and Midwest, showcasing how a decentralized literary landscape reflects the broader cultural and social diversity of the nation. Ultimately, Howells presents a nuanced view of American literature, emphasizing its honesty and fidelity to varied life experiences despite the ongoing struggle to establish a dominant literary center. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEssays  aAmerican literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3382