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Title: A Belated Guest (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)
Note: Reading ease score: 50.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "A Belated Guest (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective account written in the late 19th century. This work is a literary reminiscence, highlighting the author’s encounters with notable literary figures, notably Bret Harte, a prominent American author. The book captures the essence of Howells' experiences and observations, painting a vivid picture of the literary landscape of the time and the personalities that inhabited it. In this piece, Howells recounts his delightful week spent hosting Bret Harte, who was celebrated for his evocative stories set in California. Through a warm narrative, the text illustrates their interactions, emphasizing Harte's charming yet slightly chaotic nature, as he often arrived late to events and effortlessly captivated his hosts and fellow literati. Howells reflects on their conversations, Harte’s keen observations, and his somewhat ironical perspective towards literary conventions and celebrated personalities. This account serves not only as a tribute to Harte’s vibrancy as a guest but also as a commentary on the literary scene of his time, embodying a blend of reverence and lighthearted critique of the complexities surrounding literary fame and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 3391
Published: Oct 22, 2004
Downloads: 54
Language: English
Subject: American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 -- Friends and associates
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Belated Guest (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)
Note: Reading ease score: 50.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "A Belated Guest (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective account written in the late 19th century. This work is a literary reminiscence, highlighting the author’s encounters with notable literary figures, notably Bret Harte, a prominent American author. The book captures the essence of Howells' experiences and observations, painting a vivid picture of the literary landscape of the time and the personalities that inhabited it. In this piece, Howells recounts his delightful week spent hosting Bret Harte, who was celebrated for his evocative stories set in California. Through a warm narrative, the text illustrates their interactions, emphasizing Harte's charming yet slightly chaotic nature, as he often arrived late to events and effortlessly captivated his hosts and fellow literati. Howells reflects on their conversations, Harte’s keen observations, and his somewhat ironical perspective towards literary conventions and celebrated personalities. This account serves not only as a tribute to Harte’s vibrancy as a guest but also as a commentary on the literary scene of his time, embodying a blend of reverence and lighthearted critique of the complexities surrounding literary fame and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 3391
Published: Oct 22, 2004
Downloads: 54
Language: English
Subject: American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 -- Friends and associates
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.