My Literary Passions

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My Literary Passions

by William Dean Howells

EN·~5 hours·39 chapters

Chapters

39 total

Produced by David Widger

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MY LITERARY PASSIONS

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BIBLIOGRAPHICAL. - I. THE BOOKCASE AT HOME II. GOLDSMITH III. CERVANTES IV. IRVING V. FIRST FICTION AND DRAMA VI. LONGFELLOW'S "SPANISH STUDENT" VII. SCOTT VIII. LIGHTER FANCIES IX. POPE X. VARIOUS PREFERENCES XI. UNCLE TOM'S CABIN XII. OSSIAN XIII. SHAKESPEARE XIV. IK MARVEL XV. DICKENS XVI. WORDSWORTH, LOWELL, CHAUCER XVII. MACAULAY. XVIII. CRITICS AND REVIEWS. XIX. A NON-LITERARY EPISODE XX. THACKERAY XXI. "LAZARILLO DE TORMES" XXII. CURTIS, LONGFELLOW, SCHLEGEL XXIII. TENNYSON XXIV. HEINE XXV. DE QUINCEY, GOETHE, LONGFELLOW. XXVI. GEORGE ELIOT, HAWTHORNE, GOETHE, HEINE XXVII. CHARLES READE XXVIII. DANTE. XXIX. GOLDONI, MANZONI, D'AZEGLIO XXX. "PASTOR FIDO," "AMINTA," "ROMOLA," "YEAST," "PAUL FERROLL" XXXI. ERCKMANN-CHATRIAN, BJORSTJERNE BJORNSON XXXII. TOURGUENIEF, AUERBACH XXXIII. CERTAIN PREFERENCES AND EXPERIENCES XXXIV. VALDES, GALDOS, VERGA, ZOLA, TROLLOPE, HARDY XXXV. TOLSTOY - BIBLIOGRAPHICAL

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MY LITERARY PASSIONS - I. THE BOOKCASE AT HOME

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II. GOLDSMITH

12:22

III. CERVANTES

9:42

IV. IRVING

7:11

V. FIRST FICTION AND DRAMA

5:02

VI. LONGFELLOW'S "SPANISH STUDENT"

2:03

VII. SCOTT

4:34

Description

In this lively collection of literary essays, the author invites listeners into the bustling world of late‑nineteenth‑century criticism, where the clash between Realism and Romanticism animated the pages of every review. Drawing from his own experiences writing in a New York flat overlooking Central Park, he weaves personal anecdotes with keen observations about the great writers and works that shaped his taste—from Cervantes and Shakespeare to Zola and Tolstoy. The pieces are both a nostalgic tour of a well‑stocked bookcase and a spirited defense of the art of fiction, offering insight into the debates that once raged in the pages of popular magazines.

Readers will appreciate the conversational tone, the occasional wry humor, and the author’s unabashed enthusiasm for the books that moved him. While rooted in the literary battles of his era, the essays remain relevant for anyone curious about how criticism evolves and how personal passion can illuminate the broader currents of literature.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (305K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Oct 22, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Dean Howells

William Dean Howells

1837–1920

A leading voice of American literary realism, he helped shape the way everyday life was written into fiction. Best known for novels like The Rise of Silas Lapham, he was also a powerful editor and critic who encouraged many major writers of his time.

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