The Man of Letters as a Man of Business

William Dean Howells (1837–1920) was a prominent figure in American literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as the 'Dean of American Letters', Howells was an influential realist author, literary critic, and playwright. His advocacy for realism in American fiction was a significant force in its proliferation. With a prolific career spanning several decades, he wrote over a h...