7 best short stories by William Dean Howells - formato ePub

Howells recoge en Vida veneciana sus recuerdos de los dos años en que, en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX, residió en Venecia como miembro del cuerpo diplomático estadounidense.En estas páginas, según...

'A Little Swiss Sojourn' was passed in the village of Villeneuve in the canton of Vaud, where a comfortable pension, vineyards galore, a gothic chapel, the placid lake, the snow-covered Alps, an occasional...

How many of the intelligent play-goers of this intelligent land and of the present period could tell, without the play-bills in their hands, that Alfieri was the creator of Ristori's "Mirra" and of Salvini's...

Mr. Howells' novel exhibits the influence of many disturbing elements upon the mind of the writer. What they call the "zeitgeist" in Germany is strongly reflected in the pages of "Annie Kilburn;" and...

To travel with Mr. Howells would indeed be the perfection of journeying, and it is hard to suppress a pang of envy for any friend whom he happens to refer to as his companion. But, fortunately, Mr. Howells...

The artistic descriptions of characters, places, and incidents; the fine observation, which detects what ordinary spectators either see inadequately or miss altogether; the delightful humor which pervades...

WHEN Bartley Hubbard went to interview Silas Lapham for the "Solid Men of Boston" series, which he undertook to finish up in The Events, after he replaced their original projector on that newspaper, Lapham...

William Dean Howells, a prominent American realist author, showcases his keen observations of human nature in his book 'Stories of Ohio'. Set in the Midwest, Howells portrays the everyday lives of ordinary...

In 'Some Anomalies of the Short Story,' William Dean Howells delves into the nuances and complexities of the short story genre, dissecting its structure, themes, and character development with careful...

In William Dean Howells' 'Oliver Wendell Holmes', a part of his collection 'Literary Friends and Acquaintance', the author delves into the life and work of the renowned American writer and physician,...

William Dean Howells' 'Staccato Notes of a Vanished Summer' is a collection of poignant short stories that provide a glimpse into the everyday lives of ordinary people in late 19th century America. Howells...

William Dean Howells' novel 'The Quality of Mercy' is a prime example of his realistic and psychologically complex writing style. Set in late 19th-century America, the book delves into the themes of social...

In his novel 'A Hazard of New Fortunes', William Dean Howells explores the interconnected lives of a group of characters in late 19th century New York City, addressing themes of social class, capitalism,...

In 'American Literary Centers' by William Dean Howells, the reader is taken on a journey through various literary hubs in the United States, exploring the characteristics and influences of each center....

In William Dean Howells' novel 'Annie Kilburn', the reader is transported to the post-Civil War American society where social class struggles, personal ambitions, and ethical dilemmas are explored. The...

In 'Suburban Sketches' by William Dean Howells, readers are transported to the post-Civil War suburbs of Boston, where Howells uses his keen eye for observation to paint vivid portraits of everyday life...

Enter a world of mystery, suspense, sin, and heart-wrenching emotion with Helen Hardt's new series! In their volatile world, love might be the deadliest risk of all…Vinnie Gallo lives for one purpose—to...

Nixie - I never expect to start over and rearrange my life at the age of forty-five. Not only did my marriage end, but I also lost my mother while I was in the process of moving to another state. Three...

Don't take it for granted.Twenty-year-old Léa Young is hungry… again. Weeks after returning to the Rift Zone, she finds herself back where she started: in a scramble for resources in post-apocalyptic...

Lem's world is ending.That's not just her personal world, even though she's still reeling a year after burying one of her best friends at the bottom of a desert ravine—and she's got family enslaved by...

When home is anything but a haven …Detective Inspector Palmer yearns for a caseload of ordinary crimes—no monsters, no mages, and definitely no magic. Dark sorcery has left his city in bloody chaos, and...

After two years deployed, Captain Mark Saunders rolls back into town just in time for the holidays and finds out his fling with Essence Monroe left him with more than memories—a baby boy. Mark has never...

The stunning sequel to Talonsister, full of romance and treachery, powerful magic and devastating choices. Perfect for fans of Andrea Stewart, John Gwynn and Samantha Shannon.The Othanim have conquered...

Amidst the enchanting snowfall and twinkling candlelight of Regency England's holiday season, a tale of redemption and reawakened hearts unfolds in Au Revoir, My Duke. Lady Charlotte Ashbourne stands...

Silvey Rhoades is a living miracle, having survived being hurled a mile by a tornado. But her recovery has drawn the wrong kind of attention. She's uncovered a dangerous secret tied to forgotten technology,...

Some things are worse than death… or high school. Fourteen-year-old Xenia Findlay survived the crash that claimed her parents and her best friend Bethany. Moving to Porter Valley to live with her great-aunt...

Tracy 'TK' King just came home from a ten year bid, after shooting someone for trying to get over on him. TK a ex-King Pin wants the respect and power, he once had before being ten years removed from...

After completing the previous season of her true crime podcast, barista Joss Miller is ready to hang up her microphone for good. But when she meets Lily Hartman, the widow of a renowned choir director...

Two women. Two generations. A lifetime of secrets… Sydney, 1989. When a secret trunk belonging to her enigmatic mother is delivered, Olivia Bennet's safe and predictable world is thrown into disarray. Inside...

An acclaimed story collection from the author of the Shirley Jackson Award–winning novel The Hole *Booklist Starred Review* Six elephants bolt from an amusement park and vanish; where they’re found brings...

A woman on the run. A summer storm. Lightning…and landslide. Fleeing a hellish marriage, Ariadne Millar stumbles from her wrecked car into the storm-torn woods—and finds herself stranded in a strange...

From Richard Paul Evans, the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Promise and The Christmas Box—“the most popular holiday tale since Tiny Tim” (Newsweek)—a new novel celebrating the life-changing...

Who rescued who? In California's Central Valley in 1953, the love of a neglected dog helps an abused girl find healing, and the caring family she never had.Bet Carter's stepfather is a conman with a history...

When the good girl falls…SierraOver a decade ago, I aimed too high when I fell for my brother's best friend. So I settled for someone else. And then got dumped. And now I'm dangling from a fence waiting...

A snowstorm cuts off a small New England diner, stranding the eclectic group of patrons and their pets on Christmas Eve, serenaded by a local radio host. Callie, the diner's owner, is determined to make...

The Highly Anticipated Sequel to New Rock New RoleShortly after surviving—against overwhelming odds—their epic quest in New Rock New Role, battlemage Daxx and his crew (dual-wielding sword-dancer Qrysta,...

In Bitch Grab Your Basket, Vickie Cobble-Forehand invites readers into her world- a world where truth and fiction intertwine to paint a vivid portrait of resilience, self-discovery, and the triumph of...

A young warrior pledged to vengeance. A skyship captain harboring a perilous secret. A sparking conflict threatening to consume them both.Jaleya is a guardian sworn to protect the rowshatari, who veer...

The holidays are a time of reflection and redemption...Reflecting on the year's events, Kassie Winters recognizes the blessings and hardships her friends and family have endured this past year. Through...

Homeless. Broke. Shunned by friends and neighbours. This was not what sixty-two was supposed to look like for Barbara Baker. As a member of Toronto's exclusive Rosedale society, Barb was a fixture on...

Jamie Miller is home for the holidays. While she's home she'll help out at the family bakery delivering pastries to local businesses. When she crosses paths with her former high school bully, she's thrown...

An explosive blast kills two people. Firebombs and another blast follow the blast. Jody Tyler, the bull in the China shop, is called to assist in investigating these murders in a small town.This investigation...

Rose and William Thorn have finished one adventure and begin another, this time in the land of the fabled elves. Unfortunately, their arrival in the vast woods of the fair folk is greeted with less hospitality...

Welcome to Bulari!The Bulari Saga Travel Guide is a collection of short stories, essays, alternate point-of-view scenes, recipes (recipes!) and more goodies from the world of the Bulari Saga. Join fan-favorite...

 "Listen carefully to me now, son. Tate wants to kill you. That's why we're here." When soldiers from the Phentinite empire came to attack his village, Jad the shepherd boy discovered a power within himself,...

In a town where magic is alive, love is the most powerful spell of all.IyonnaThanksgiving is supposed to be a time of joy, but this year, my magic is spiraling out of control. As I scramble to fill orders...