Impressions and experiences by William Dean Howells
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"Impressions and Experiences" by William Dean Howells is a collection of autobiographical sketches written in the late 19th century. The text reflects on Howells's formative years spent in a country printing office, exploring themes of journalism, memory, and societal changes. Through vivid recollections, he examines his early life and the intricacies of the printing trade, a family legacy that shaped much of his perspective. The opening of "Impressions and Experiences" introduces the
author's childhood memories tied to a country newspaper office where his father served as editor. Howells describes the bustling activities of a printing shop, the camaraderie of the workers, and the influence of political discourse, particularly surrounding the anti-slavery movement. The narrative captures the nostalgic connection he feels toward this setting while emphasizing the challenges faced by those in the printing profession, reflecting on broader social issues of the time and the evolving character of rural America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12034317 |
| Title | Impressions and experiences |
| Contents | The country printer -- Police report -- I talk of dreams -- An East-side ramble -- Tribulations of a cheerful giver -- The closing of the hotel -- Glimpses of Central Park -- New York streets. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American essays -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66257 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66257-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 562 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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