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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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“If ever the public was betrayed by its press, it's ours.”

Ifs Presses Betrayed

Author:William Dean Howells

“Do not trouble yourselves about standards or ideals; but try to be faithful and natural: remember that there is no greatness, no beauty, which does not come from truth to your own knowledge of things; and keep on working, even if your work is not long remembered.”

Ifs Trying Long Doe Truth Remember Natural Trouble Greatness Standards Ideals Remembered Faithful Being Faithful

Book:Of Literature

Source: Of Literature

“If we like a man's dream, we call him a reformer; if we don't like his dream, we call him a crank.”

Ifs Men Dream Political Reformers Crank

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

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