First published 1901
In "Heroines of Fiction," literary titan William Dean Howells dissects the most captivating female characters who defined the Anglo-American novel. From the cunning Moll Flanders to the tragic Maggie Tulliver, Howells illuminates the psychological complexity and social impact of these trailblazing protagonists. As he weaves together their triumphs and travails, a rich tapestry of the novel's evolution emerges, revealing how these heroines elevated the genre to new heights of artistry and insight.
Genres: fiction, classics, american-fiction, 20th-century, biography-memoir, criticism, 19th-century, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, literary-analysis
348 pages · Paperback · University of California Libraries