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The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on The Rise of Silas Lapham. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells
In this literature activity, students respond to 46 short answer and essay questions about The Rise of Silas Lapham. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the selection at the bottom of the page.
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On the Lower East Side: Observations of Life in Lower Manhattan
Links to contemporary essays about life on the Lower East Side of New York City in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These essays cover a range of topics and are well worth exploring to find out what problems writers were exposing...
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).
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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.
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Authors: William Dean Howells
Brief biography of American fiction writer, editor, and critic William Dean Howells, including personal information and important works.
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."
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Washington State University: William Dean Howells Society: Brief Chronology of Selected Works and Events
This detailed chronology lists major events during William Dean Howells' life as well as the years in which his writings were published.
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Washington State University: American Authors: William Dean Howells
This site provides links to some of William Dean Howells works. Includes a picture and some biographical information.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Zaida Ben Yusuf: William Dean Howells
Information about American author and speaker William Dean Howells, accompanied by a photograph taken by Zaida Ben-Yusuf.
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.
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Classic Reader: "Indian Summer" by William D. Howells
Text of the book "Indian Summer" by William D. Howells. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: William Dean Howells (1837 1920)
This site provides a commentary on the writing style and works of William Dean Howells.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Turkeys Turning the Tables" by William D. Howells
"Turkeys Turning the Tables" is an amusing story that could be read aloud around Thanksgiving. Read the full text on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express" by William D. Howells
Text of the short story "The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express" by William D. Howells. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Pumpkin Glory" by William D. Howells
Text of the short story "The Pumpkin-Glory" by William D. Howells. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Christmas Every Day by William D. Howells
Read the short story "Christmas Every Day" by William D. Howells about a young American girl whose wish that Christmas would come daily is granted for an entire year.
Curated OER
National Portrait Gallery: Zaida Ben Yusuf: William Dean Howells: Photo
Black and white photograph of American author and speaker, William Dean Howells, taken by Zaida Ben-Yusuf.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Dean Howells
American realist author and literary critic. He is famous for The Wedding Journey, A Modern Instance, The Rise of Silas Lapham, Annie Kilburn and A Hazard of New Fortunes.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Dean Howells
William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 - May 11, 1920) was an American realist author and literary critic.