William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American realist author and literary critic. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, and began his career as a newspaper editor and printer in the 1850s. He later became a successful novelist, writing works such as The Rise of Silas Lapham (1885) and A Hazard of New Fortunes (1890). He was also a prolific essayist and critic, writing for Harper's Magazine and The Atlantic Monthly. He was a major influence on the development of American literature, and was a friend and mentor to authors such as Mark Twain and Henry James. He was also a strong advocate of realism in literature, and his works often explored the lives of ordinary people in the United States.
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