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• Howells,William Dean — How·ells (houʹəlz), William Dean. 1837 1920. American writer and editor in chief (1871 1881) of the Atlantic Monthly, who encouraged a number of writers, including Mark Twain and Henry James. He also wrote many novels, such as The Rise of Silas… …   Universalium

• Howells, William Dean — born March 1, 1837, Martins Ferry, Ohio, U.S. died May 11, 1920, New York, N.Y. U.S. novelist and critic. He wrote a campaign biography of Abraham Lincoln (1860) and served as consul in Venice during Lincoln s administration. As editor of the… …   Universalium

• Howells, William Dean — (1 mar. 1837, Martins Ferry, Ohio, EE.UU.–11 may. 1920, Nueva York, N.Y.). Novelista y crítico estadounidense. Escribió una biografía de campaña de Abraham Lincoln (1860) y fue cónsul en Venecia durante su gobierno. Como editor de la revista… …   Enciclopedia Universal

• Howells, William Dean — (1837 1920)    The eminent critic, novelist, poet, and playwright was born in Martin s Ferry, Ohio, and was contributing to Ohio newspapers by age 15. In 1871, he became editor of the Atlantic Monthly. His close friendship with Mark Twain was a… …   The Historical Dictionary of the American Theater

• HOWELLS, WILLIAM DEAN —    a popular American novelist, the son of a Swedenborgian journalist, born at Martin s Ferry, Ohio; adopted journalism as a profession, produced a popular Life of Lincoln, and from 1861 to 1865 was Consul at Venice; resuming journalism he became …   The Nuttall Encyclopaedia

• Howells, William Dean —  (1837–1920) American critic, editor, and writer …   Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors