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William Dean Howells was a prominent American author, literary critic, and editor in the 19th century. His works, which encompassed novels, criticism, and essays, had a profound impact on American literature.

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“Out of the fragrant heart of bloom, The bobolinks are singing; Out of the fragrant heart of bloom The apple-tree whispers to the room, "Why art thou but a nest of gloom While the bobolinks are singing?”

Heart Art Rooms Tree Singing Apples Nests Gloom Apple Trees

Book:Poems

Source: Poems

“Lord, for the erring thoughtNot into evil wrought:Lord, for the wicked willBetrayed and baffled still:For the heart from itself kept,Our thanksgiving accept.”

Heart Stills Evil Accepting Lord Wicked Thanksgiving Baffled Erring

Author:William Dean Howells

“Lord, for the erring thought Not unto evil wrought: Lord, for the wicked will Betrayed, and baffled still: For the heart from itself kept, Our thanksgiving accept. For ignorant hopes that were Broken to our blind prayer: For pain, death, sorrow, sent Unto our chastisement: For all loss of seeming good, Quicken our gratitude.”

Source: Delphi Complete Works of William Dean Howells (Illustrated)

“Inequality is as dear to the American heart as liberty itself.”

Heart Liberty Economics Dear Equality Inequality

Book:Delphi Complete Works of William Dean Howells (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of William Dean Howells (Illustrated)

“Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart.”

Heart Born Goodness Twins Sister

Author:William Dean Howells