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A bold look at how ideas take shape, and how editors shape them in turn. The Editor's Relations With The Young Contributor opens a window into the workshop behind nineteenth¿century American letters, where mentoring, ethics, and ambition collide in every paragraph. This compact essay¿in¿dialogue traces the delicate balance between guidance and critique in periodical criticism, revealing Howells's thoughtful approach to editorial guidance, mentoring young writers, and the responsibilities of publishing ethics. It's as much a study of character as of craft, offering vivid portraits of late…mehr

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A bold look at how ideas take shape, and how editors shape them in turn. The Editor's Relations With The Young Contributor opens a window into the workshop behind nineteenth¿century American letters, where mentoring, ethics, and ambition collide in every paragraph. This compact essay¿in¿dialogue traces the delicate balance between guidance and critique in periodical criticism, revealing Howells's thoughtful approach to editorial guidance, mentoring young writers, and the responsibilities of publishing ethics. It's as much a study of character as of craft, offering vivid portraits of late nineteenth¿century editors and aspiring authors navigating the evolving American periodical history, the pressures of the New England publishing world, and the broader American literary scene. The result is a readable, humane work that doubles as a timeless study guide for literature and a wellspring of insight for editors, writers, and readers alike. Significance is twofold: it stands as a historical touchstone-an accessible entry point into Victorian¿era publishing for casual readers and for classic¿literature collectors-while also offering enduring value to today's editors and scholars. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; Restored for today's and future generations; More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A thoughtful bridge between past and present, this volume invites modern readers to savour a pivotal moment in American periodical history and the craft of editorial practice.
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William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American novelist, literary critic, and editor who played a significant role in the development of American literature in the late 19th century. He was born in Ohio and worked as a printer's apprentice before becoming a journalist and eventually a fiction writer. Howells' most famous novels include "The Rise of Silas Lapham," "A Hazard of New Fortunes," and "The Minister's Charge." He was also an influential literary critic and editor, serving as the editor of The Atlantic Monthly from 1871 to 1881 and advocating for realism in literature. Howells was a friend and mentor to many writers of his time, including Mark Twain and Henry James. He also played an important role in promoting the works of African American writers, such as Paul Laurence Dunbar. Throughout his career, Howells was known for his social commentary and his concern for social justice. He was a strong advocate for women's rights and was active in the abolitionist movement before the Civil War. Overall, William Dean Howells was a key figure in the development of American literature in the late 19th century, and his contributions as a novelist, critic, and editor continue to be studied and appreciated today.