William Dean Howells

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    • When was William Dean Howells born?
      1837
    • What were William Dean Howells' main professions?
      Journalist, editor, and realist author.
    • What literary movement was William Dean Howells a key figure in?
      Realism.
    • What did William Dean Howells believe was the highest form of art in literature?
      Strict adherence to truth, even if it meant depicting ordinary or trivial events.
    • How did William Dean Howells influence the reading public?
      As the editor of the Atlantic Monthly, he shaped public taste and promoted realism in literature.
    • What literary feature did Howells help popularize in works of realism?
      The inclusion of local dialects to make characters and narratives more authentic.
    • Why is William Dean Howells considered an important figure in American realism?
      His extreme emphasis on truthful representation of everyday life influenced both literature and literary tastes.