William Dean Howells
American author, critic, and playwright (1837–1920)
William Dean Howells was born on March 1, 1837 in Martins Ferry and died on May 11, 1920 in Manhattan, aged 83. Recorded occupations: journalist, novelist, essayist, playwright, literary critic and biographer. Country of citizenship: United States. Associated movement: literary realism. Notable works include “Pleasure-Pain”. Member of American Academy of Arts and Letters.
- Born
- March 1, 1837 · Martins Ferry
- Died
- May 11, 1920 · Manhattan
- Age at death
- 83
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- journalist, novelist, essayist, playwright, literary critic, biographer
- Movements
- literary realism
- Notable works
- Pleasure-Pain
- Wikipedia editions
- 26 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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