Through the Eye of the Needle: A Romance by William Dean Howells

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Author Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
Title Through the Eye of the Needle: A Romance
Note Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Through the Eye of the Needle: A Romance" by William Dean Howells is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of social observation and the contrasts between American society and the idealized Altrurian Commonwealth through the perspective of Aristides Homos, an emissary from Altruria. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to Homos's impressions of America, particularly in terms of cultural and economic dynamics. At the start of the novel, Aristides Homos reflects on his experiences during his visit to the United States in the years surrounding 1893. He engages with the complexities of American life, as he observes the living conditions and social behaviors of New Yorkers while questioning the values fostered by their competitive civilization. Through a series of letters, he articulates both admiration and critique of American society, touching on themes of charity, class disparity, and domestic life. The reader is immediately immersed in the contrasting viewpoints as Homos navigates his relationships with American characters—including Mrs. Makely, who epitomizes the complexities of societal norms and domestic life in New York—setting the stage for deeper explorations of love and societal ideals throughout the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Utopias -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Epistolary fiction
Subject Utopian fiction
Subject United States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 8295
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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