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In these unabridged readings of William Dean Howells, the listener is invited into drawing rooms, countinghouses, city streets, and quiet chambers of conscience, where ordinary lives reveal their most extraordinary meanings. Here are stories of ambition, love, money, manners, and moral choice, told with wit, sympathy, and a clear eye for the truths people often hide from themselves. The William Dean Howells Library restores one of America’s great realist voices to the living ear.

Join Howells and his family on a delightful two-month autumn adventure along the picturesque shores of Lake Geneva. This engaging narrative captures not only the stunning landscapes and architectural beauty of the region but also offers keen insights into the vibrant customs and cultures of both the Swiss and the travelers themselves. With a discerning eye and a warm storytelling style, Howells invites you to experience the charm and uniqueness of this remarkable locale. (Summary by Nicholas Clifford)

Christmas has arrived! Get comfy and settle down to a collection of cheery Christmas bedtime stories, that will have your child drifting off to a deep slumber to dream about Santa Claus and snow.

Explore the profound depths of emotion and reflection as we delve into the realm of poetry inspired by personal loss and the beauty of the written word, as suggested by the title "Stops of Various Quills." This podcast invites listeners to experience a rotating collection of audiobooks that capture the essence of grief, memory, and the power of language to heal and connect. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a diverse array of poetic voices that resonate with the themes of sorrow and solace. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations into the human ...

This two-volume work includes heroines from the works of Eliot, Trollope, Hardy, Harte, Austen, Edgeworth, Scott, Dickens, Hawthorne, E. Bronte, Thackeray, and others. These studies of nineteenth-century literature were by a critical light of the time. (Summary by Jim Locke)

Lydia blood is young, beautiful, intelligent and has a wonderful singing voice. She leaves her home in Massachusetts, where she lives with her grandfather and aunt, to travel to Italy to follow her dreams a singing career. On the voyage, she is the only woman, and strikes up friendships with and ignites jealousy among the other passengers. - Summary by LynneT

A light-hearted romantic comedy in twelve short scenes, set during a tea party in the home of Mrs. Amy Somers, a widow who is courted by the ingenuous and delightful Mr. Willis Campbell. (Summary by Ruth Golding) CAST: Narrator: Kim Stich Mr. Willis Campbell: Martin Geeson Mrs. Amy Somers: Ruth GoldingOld Mr. Bemis: Lars Rolander Mr. Roberts: SamECircle Mrs. Roberts: Annise Mrs. Curwen: Elizabeth Klett Dr. Lawton: Brett W. Downey Mr. Miller: Algy Pug Mrs. Miller: Laura C. Harrington Mrs. Crashaw: rashada Young Mr. Bemis: David Lawrence Mrs. Bemis: Arielle Lipshaw Mrs. Wharton: Kalynda Miss ...

Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) and William Dean Howells were friends for 44 years. Their personal and professional relationship is considered by many to be one of the most important in American literature. Howells published his famous "My Mark Twain" in the same year Clemens died, 1910. A few years earlier, Clemens wrote this "remembrance" and "appreciation" of the man who stuck with him through the ups and downs of his long literary journey. (John Greenman)

The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more.

With touches of humor, pathos, and romance, author William Dean Howells questions the nature of the spiritual and leaves the answers to the listener in this unusual collection of ghost stories from the 19th century. A famed proponent of literary realism, Howells focuses not on the supernatural elements of ghostly encounters, but on the psychological responses of his characters.

American writer William Dean Howells delights us with his cautiously cynical yet endearing telling of the night before Christmas at the Fountain household. Published in The Daughter of the Storage and Other Things in Prose and Verse in 1916, Howells’ sense of realism and social criticism hides behind the humorous banter between Mr. and Mrs. Fountain, as well as relatives passing by. Raging consumerism, New Year’s resolutions, lovingly marital insults, reflections and memories, and a whole bunch of bathrobes!

William Dean Howells was born in Martin's Ferry, Ohio, of Welch, Irish, and German forebears. Along with Mark Twain, he was one of the great novelists of his time. This book, the realisic saga of the rise and redemptive fall of an American tycoon, is considered to be his best novel.

This classic short story from William Dean Howells finds a brother and sister fairly demanding their papa to tell them a story. As a long-standing storyteller, papa is reluctant to dream up something new. The demands of children often mean that a parent will do things they never thought they would, if only to salvage their own sanity. A memorable tale for all ages. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Papa was a great storyteller, and his daughter wouldn’t settle for recycled tales. While Papa was not interested in telling stories he was badgered enough to come up with a whopper. Prepare to smile, and to wonder what it would really be like if it were Christmas every day - at least the way we often celebrate it.

Howells’ best-known work and a subtle classic of its time, The Rise of Silas Lapham is an elegant tale of Boston society and manners. After garnering a fortune in the paint business, Silas Lapham moves his family from their Vermont farm to the city of Boston in order to improve his social position. The consequences of this endeavor are both humorous and tragic as the greedy Silas brings his company to the brink of bankruptcy.

Editha is a young and very patriotic young landy. Her lover, George, is not quite as enthused about her "my country right or wrong attitude," but she convinces him to join the army to fight a "just" war. The results of this decision are very unexpected and very thought provoking. This is a very powerful story and is more the type of writing one would expect from the Vietnam War era, rather than the end of the Victorian era.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have Christmas everyday? Well, one little girl did and it did not turn out as she expected…

Grab yourself a hot chocolate and get cosy for a collection of wintery Christmas stories that will have your little ones dreaming of Santa Claus and his reindeers.

Discover the compelling tale of The Rise of Silas Lapham, W.D. Howells’ most celebrated novel and a hallmark of literary realism. This captivating story follows Silas Lapham, a humble farmer who builds a thriving paint business and strives to elevate his familys status in the competitive society of Boston. Unlike the ruthless businessmen of his time, Lapham embodies the principles of the old-fashioned, trustworthy Yankee trader. As he navigates the complexities of industrial capitalism, the novel also delves into the intricacies of social class, portraying the courtship of his daughter and ...

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Florences Anglo-American colony in the late 19th century, this enchanting romantic tale follows a middle-aged man as he returns to the site of his first unrequited love, two decades later. While the lives of Americans abroad were often depicted in the works of Henry James and Edith Wharton, Howells offers a unique perspective. As John Updike aptly noted, “the felicity of the writing makes us pause in admiration…. A midlife crisis has rarely been captured in fiction with such humor, gentle comedy, and a gracious acceptance of lifes irrevocability.” ...