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Howells, James, and Bryant: And Other Essays
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Literary CriticismFiction Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781025721675
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 238
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Howells, James, Bryant and Other Essays is a sophisticated collection of literary appraisals by the renowned American scholar and critic William Lyon Phelps. In this insightful volume, Phelps offers a series of engaging essays that explore the lives and legacies of some of the most influential figures in American letters. The work focuses primarily on major literary luminaries such as William Dean Howells, Henry James, and William Cullen Bryant, providing nuanced analysis of their contributions to the American literary canon.
Phelps combines biographical detail with keen critical observation, making the complexities of these authors' styles and philosophies accessible to a broad audience. Beyond the title figures, the collection delves into other significant writers, including James Russell Lowell, Walt Whitman, and Henry David Thoreau. By examining the evolving landscape of nineteenth and early twentieth-century literature, Phelps illuminates the historical and cultural context that shaped American thought. This collection serves as both a valuable resource for students of literary history and an enjoyable read for those passionate about classic American prose and poetry. Phelps's clear, authoritative voice breathes life into the study of these masters, reaffirming their enduring relevance in the modern era.
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