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William Dean Howells (; March 1, 1837 β May 11, 1920) was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for his own prolific writings, including the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day" and the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria.
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GenderMale
Birthday1837-03-01
Deathday1920-05-11 (83 years old)
SpouseElinor Mead Howells
ChildrenJohn Mead Howells
FatherWilliam Cooper Howells
RelativesWilliam White Howells
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesConcord Avenue, United States of America
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