Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 55 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Studies of Lowell (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance) Produced by David Widger "Studies of Lowell (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)" by William Dean Howells is a biographical account penned in the late 19th century. This book reflects Howells' personal experiences and observations of the revered American poet and critic James Russell Lowell, focusing on their encounters and mutual conversations throughout a significant period of Lowell’s life. The narrative provides an intimate portrayal of Lowell's character, his literary pursuits, and the socio-political context of his times. In the book, Howells recounts vivid memories of his interactions with Lowell, emphasizing the intellectual depth and kindness of the poet. Their discussions range from literature to philosophy, showcasing Lowell's genuine affection for his friends and his complex views on democracy and societal issues after the Civil War. Howells appreciates Lowell's artistic sensibilities and his struggles with personal and public expectations, portraying a figure who is both a literary giant and a deeply human individual. Through his reflections, Howells contributes to an understanding of Lowell’s legacy, not only as a prominent literary figure but also as a compassionate friend and mentor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 -- Friends and associates PS Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - American Browsing: Literature 99588 99530 2024-10-02T08:19:43.974818 2023-10-02T07:35:15.382160 text/html text/html 99581 99523 2024-10-02T08:19:44.197817 2023-10-02T07:35:15.519158 text/html text/html 135230 2024-10-02T08:19:50.544791 application/epub+zip 134644 2024-10-02T08:19:47.934822 application/epub+zip 99872 2024-10-02T08:19:46.646805 application/epub+zip 341554 2024-10-02T08:19:52.467766 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 328550 2024-10-02T08:19:49.750801 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265763 2022-09-02T09:51:33.934572 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89277 89270 2024-10-02T08:19:43.733811 2023-10-02T07:35:15.227171 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 88968 2021-01-08T19:38:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 34577 2021-01-08T19:38:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19637 2024-10-02T08:19:52.590751 application/rdf+xml 23786 2024-10-02T08:19:47.204996 image/jpeg 4891 2024-10-02T08:19:46.919794 image/jpeg 136028 2024-10-02T08:19:44.207848 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia