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100 1 _aHowells, William Dean,
_d1837-1920
245 1 0 _aRoundabout to Boston (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-22
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Roundabout to Boston" by William Dean Howells is a collection of literary reflections and autobiographical anecdotes written in the late 19th century. This book encapsulates the author's experiences and connections within the literary circles of his time, particularly focusing on his life in Venice and the figures he encountered from American and European literature. It explores themes of ambition, recognition, and the struggles of a writer amid the socio-political backdrop of the Civil War. In the book, Howells shares intimate memories of prominent literary figures, including John Lothrop Motley, Henry Ward Beecher, and George William Curtis, highlighting his admiration for their work and the influence they had on his career as a writer. He recounts his journey from the defeats he experienced trying to publish his poetry to finding success in prose, particularly the letters he wrote about Venetian life. Through these personal stories and contemplations, Howells reflects on his growth as a writer, his longing for acceptance in the literary world, and the ups and downs of a writer's life, capturing both the vibrancy of 19th-century American culture and his deep-seated love for literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.)
653 _aAmerican literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
653 _aVenice (Italy) -- Description and travel
653 _aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
653 _aHowells, William Dean, 1837-1920 -- Friends and associates
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3397
999 _c45468
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