William Dean Howells was born on March 1, 1837 in Martins Ferry, OH. A late 19th and early 20th-century American literary critic and author, he edited the Atlantic Monthly and published numerous short stories, including the popular "Christmas Every Day." His novels include The Rise of Silas Lapham and The Sleeping Car.
William Dean Howells is a member of Novelist
💰William Dean Howells Net worth: $17 Million
Some William Dean Howells images
About
A late 19th and early 20th-century American literary critic and author, he edited the Atlantic Monthly and published numerous short stories, including the popular "Christmas Every Day." His novels include The Rise of Silas Lapham and The Sleeping Car.
Before Fame
At an early age, he helped his newspaper Editor father with printing work. He later wrote for the Ohio State Journal.
Trivia
His 1882 novel, A Modern Instance, established his literary reputation.
Family Life
He and his seven siblings grew up in Martinsville, Ohio. With his wife, Elinor Mead, he had three children.
Associated With
He published literary criticism on the works of Leo Tolstoy.
