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    Criticism and Fiction (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

    By William Dean Howells

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    From his perch as editor of the Atlantic Monthly, author, editor, and literary critic William Dean Howells discussed his theories of realism in literature in his column, “The Editor’s Study.” Highly influential, this collection of Howells’s essays and ideas is an invaluable resource for any reader or student with a passion for literature.  

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBarnes & Noble
    Release dateMar 15, 2011
    ISBN9781411440135
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    Criticism and Fiction (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
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    William Dean Howells

    William Dean Howells was a realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for his own prolific writings.

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