Description

Criticism and Fiction is a collection of essays written by William Dean Howells, an American novelist, literary critic, and editor. The book was first published in 1891 and contains a series of essays that explore the relationship between criticism and fiction. In the book, Howells examines the role of the critic in shaping the literary landscape and how criticism can influence the creation and reception of fiction. He also discusses various literary movements and styles, including realism and romanticism, and their impact on the development of American literature. The essays in Criticism and Fiction are written in a clear and accessible style, making them ideal for both scholars and general readers interested in the history of American literature. Howells' insights into the art of criticism and the craft of fiction continue to be relevant today, making this book a valuable addition to any literary collection.The misfortune rather than the fault of our individual critic is that he is the heir of the false theory and bad manners of the English school. The theory of that school has apparently been that almost any person of glib and lively expression is competent to write of almost any branch of polite literature; its manners are what we know.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.