“Each one of us must suffer long to himself before he can learn that he is but one in a great community of wretchedness which has been pitilessly repeating itself from the foundation of the world.”
Quote by William Dean Howells
Work
William Dean Howells - Premium Collection: 27 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated): The Rise of Silas Lapham, A Traveler from Altruria, Through the Eye of the Needle, An Open-Eyed Conspiracy, Indian Summer, The Flight of Pony Baker, A Hazard of New Fortunes, Ragged Lady & many more
The William Dean Howells Premium Collection is a comprehensive compilation of 27 novels by the esteemed American author. This collection includes some of his most notable works, such as The Rise of Silas Lapham, which explores the rise and fall of a self-made man, and A Traveler from Altruria, a satirical novel set in a fictionalized version of Europe. The collection also features Through the Eye of the Needle, a psychological thriller, and An Open-Eyed Conspiracy, a political novel. Other stories include Indian Summer, a nostalgic look at a small town, The Flight of Pony Baker, a tale of adventure and romance, A Hazard of New Fortunes, a novel about the gold rush, and Ragged Lady, a drama set in the theater world. The collection offers a diverse range of narratives, reflecting Howells' talent for capturing the complexities of human nature and society. more
Author
William Dean Howells
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. more
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