My Literary Passions

<p>My Literary Passions offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary landscape of a bygone era through the discerning eyes of William Dean Howells. This collection of essays and autobiographical reflections explores Howells's profound engagement with literature and its most celebrated authors. A significant work of literary criticism the book provides invaluable historical perspective on the evolution of literary taste and the enduring power of storytelling. Howells's personal journey intertwines with his critical analysis offering readers a unique perspective on the authors and works that shaped his own literary passions. Explore the essays of a prominent literary figure as he examines the literature he loved. A timeless exploration of literature and the authors who define it.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>