The Day Of Their Wedding - Howells, William Dean
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Two young people wish to get married; the only problem is that they belong to a Shaker community and must run away to do so. Their day in the city reveals a new world-both wondrous and frightening-that changes their views of love and society.
""The Day of Their Wedding"" is a novel written by William Dean Howells, first published in 1895. The story follows the lives of two young people, Marcia Gaylord and Bartley Hubbard, who fall in love and decide to get married. However, their relationship is challenged by several obstacles, including Bartley's ambition to become a successful journalist…mehr

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Two young people wish to get married; the only problem is that they belong to a Shaker community and must run away to do so. Their day in the city reveals a new world-both wondrous and frightening-that changes their views of love and society.
""The Day of Their Wedding"" is a novel written by William Dean Howells, first published in 1895. The story follows the lives of two young people, Marcia Gaylord and Bartley Hubbard, who fall in love and decide to get married. However, their relationship is challenged by several obstacles, including Bartley's ambition to become a successful journalist and Marcia's wealthy and overbearing family. As they navigate through these challenges, they begin to question their love for each other and the choices they have made. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in late 19th century America. Howells' writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotions and relationships. ""The Day of Their Wedding"" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Autorenporträt
Many people refer to William Dean Howells (1837-1920) as "The Dean of American Letters." He was an American author, literary critic, and editor. Howells, an Ohio native born in Martins Ferry, was a major influence on American writing in the late 19th and early 20th century. During this pivotal time, the United States' shifting social and cultural milieu is reflected in his works. After working as, a journalist for a while, Howells became an editor for a number of well-known literary journals, including the Atlantic Monthly. He was a fervent supporter of literary realism, highlighting the representation of common life and actual people overcoming obstacles in their daily lives. Howells remained dedicated to civic involvement and social transformation throughout his career. As a result of his prolific output, which includes plays, novels, essays, and poetry, he became well-known in the American literary community. In addition to his own literary accomplishments, William Dean Howells' influence may be seen in the way he shaped and promoted the writings of other significant figures in his day.