A Belated Guest (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance) E-Book

William Dean Howells

• Herausgeber: DigiCat
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

In 'A Belated Guest' by William Dean Howells, readers are immersed in a charming tale that reflects the author's signature realism and keen observational skills. Written in the late 19th century, Howells portrays the social nuances and intricacies of human relationships with a subtle and nuanced approach. The story revolves around the unexpected arrival of a guest, exploring themes of hospitality, misunderstandings, and the complexities of social interactions. Howells' elegant prose captures the essence of the era and offers a glimpse into the manners and customs of the time. Through his vivid characters and insightful narrative, Howells masterfully delves into the human psyche and emotions, creating a timeless piece of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. William Dean Howells, a prominent figure in American literary realism, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations to craft his works. His background as a magazine editor and critic provided him with a unique perspective on the cultural and social landscape of the time, which is reflected in his writing. Fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the intricate dynamics of human relationships will find 'A Belated Guest' a captivating and thought-provoking read. Howells' skillful storytelling and nuanced characterization make this short story a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience.

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William Dean Howells

A Belated Guest (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)

 

EAN 8596547366393

DigiCat, 2022 Contact: [email protected]

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My recollections of Bret Harte begin with the arrest, on the Atlantic shore, of that progress of his from the Pacific Slope, which, in the simple days of 1871, was like the progress of a prince, in the universal attention and interest which met and followed it. He was indeed a prince, a fairy prince in whom every lover of his novel and enchanting art felt a patriotic property, for his promise and performance in those earliest tales of 'The Luck of Roaring Camp', and 'Tennessee's Partner', and 'Maggles', and 'The Outcasts of Poker Flat', were the earnests of an American literature to come. If it is still to come, in great measure, that is not Harte's fault, for he kept on writing those stories, in one form or another, as long as he lived. He wrote them first and last in the spirit of Dickens, which no man of his time could quite help doing, but he wrote them from the life of Bret Harte, on the soil and in the air of the newest kind of new world, and their freshness took the soul of his fellow-countrymen not only with joy, but with pride such as the Europeans, who adored him much longer, could never know in him.

When the adventurous young editor who had proposed being his host for Cambridge and the Boston neighborhood, while Harte was still in San Francisco, and had not yet begun his princely progress eastward, read of the honors that attended his coming from point to point, his courage fell, as if he had perhaps, committed himself in too great an enterprise. Who was he, indeed, that he should think of making this

"Dear son of memory, great heir of fame,"