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A quiet encounter can illuminate a life. A Belated Guest gathers its quiet power in a single evening, turning a seemingly ordinary visit into a meditation on memory, belonging, and the unwritten rules of hospitality. William Dean Howells crafts a precise, humane portrait of nineteenth century america, where social etiquette and prickly proprieties intersect with genuine warmth. In realist prose fiction that feels both intimate and observant, the novella threads together memory and belonging through the careful choreography of a guest's return and a household's unease. The result is clearer,…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
A quiet encounter can illuminate a life. A Belated Guest gathers its quiet power in a single evening, turning a seemingly ordinary visit into a meditation on memory, belonging, and the unwritten rules of hospitality. William Dean Howells crafts a precise, humane portrait of nineteenth century america, where social etiquette and prickly proprieties intersect with genuine warmth. In realist prose fiction that feels both intimate and observant, the novella threads together memory and belonging through the careful choreography of a guest's return and a household's unease. The result is clearer, more humane than mere anecdote-a study in how small moments expose larger truths about class, obligation, and connection. This is classic american realism rendered with modern clarity, a text as comfortable in a book club discussion as in a classroom reading, inviting readers to explore character, consequence, and the social fabric of a new england setting. Historically, Howells helped shape American realism, and this restored edition stands as a significant touchstone for students of literary history and for lovers of enduring fiction. Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions now brings it back, not simply as a reprint but as a collector's item and a cultural treasure-preserved for today's audiences and for future generations of readers who value precise craft, humane insight, and a humane gaze upon the everyday. ideal for readers seeking short story tradition, american short fiction, mark twain realism, and the quiet grandeur of social observation.
Autorenporträt
William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was a pivotal figure in American literature, widely recognized for his contributions as an author, literary critic, and editor. Known for his realist fiction, Howells' writing marked a departure from the romanticism that had dominated the earlier part of the 19th century, advocating instead for literature that depicted ordinary life and the experiences of everyday people. Throughout his career, Howells penned an impressive array of novels, essays, and poems, in addition to his work with influential publications -- including his role as editor of 'The Atlantic Monthly'. His novels, such as 'The Rise of Silas Lapham' and 'A Hazard of New Fortunes', are considered classics, offering insight into the social and moral issues of his time. The book 'A Belated Guest (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)', provides a glimpse into the personal side of Howells, revealing his relationships with other literary figures of the period. His literary style is marked by a gentle satire, and a compassionate, almost documentary attention to character and milieu. As a central member of American literary circles, his legacy is not only in his extensive written work but also in his influence on other writers and his promotion of literary realism in the United States.