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Swarthmore College: "Realism" in Literature, Photography, Architecture
Site gives us a good definition of realism, especially in regard to literature of the Gilded Age.
Washington State University
Washington State University: William Dean Howells Society: The Rise of Silas Lapham
Read this entire novel here, and look at the illustrations that accompany it, including several portraits of William Dean Howells (1837-1920 CE).
Washington State University
Washington State University: William Dean Howells Society: The Day of Their Wedding
Full-text version of the novel, including links to illustrations. Reproduced from the 1895 edition.
Washington State University
Washington State University: The William Dean Howells Society
This site from Washington State University links you to various pages about author William Dean Howells. Links include a biography, his works, and more.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: William D. Howells
This site features the author William D. Howells including the full text of four novels and five short stories.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Butterflyflutterby and Flutterbybutterfly" by William Howells
This is the full text of the short story "Butterflyflutterby and Flutterbybutterfly" by William Howells, one of the five short delightful stories for children, told in the voice of "the papa" to "the girl" and "the boy."
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Minister's Charge by William D. Howells
This is the complete text of the novel "The Minister's Charge" by William D. Howells.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Landlord at Lions Head by William D. Howells
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1897, one book is The Landlord at Lions Head. This story was written by William D. Howells.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: William Dean Howells (1837 1920)
This site provides a commentary on the writing style and works of William Dean Howells.
Washington State University
Washington State University: The William Dean Howells Society: Annotated Bibliography of Howells Criticism
Abstracts of articles and books of criticism on Howells work should be of use to anyone looking for a source of criticism.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William D. Howells
(1837-1920) Writer who wrote The Rise of Silas Lapham andA Hazard of New Fortunes