William Dean Howells William Dean Howells was an author during the 19th and 20th centuries. He used his position as editor of the Atlantic Monthly as well as his criticism and works to influence the world of realist literature during his time. William Dean Howells influenced the realism of his time greatly with his writings and criticism, but his most profound influence came from his position as editor of the Atlantic Monthly. With the power …showed first 75 words of 344 total…

…showed last 75 words of 344 total…evident in Howells’ novel, The Rise of Silas Lapham. Howells was recognized as the foremost realist author of his day and made many contributions through his writing. William Dean Howells is known today as more of a patron of realism that an actual participant. Though he produce a vast array of works, his contributions to the advancement of realist literature through his involvement and patronage will be remembered as his most important work. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**