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The Minister's Charge; Or, The Apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker
William Dean Howells
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Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft
Beschreibung
In 'The Minister's Charge; Or, The Apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker' by William Dean Howells, the reader is transported to a small New England town in the mid-19th century where the titular character, Lemuel Barker, finds himself under the mentorship of a well-meaning but inexperienced minister. Through a mix of social commentary, wit, and rich character development, Howells tackles themes of religion, morality, and human nature with a realist approach that was revolutionary for its time. The novel is a prime example of regionalism in American literature, capturing the essence of small-town life in a changing society. Howells' precise prose and attention to detail bring the setting to life, making the reader feel as though they are part of the community. As a prominent figure in the literary realism movement, Howells brings a nuanced perspective to the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations, making 'The Minister's Charge' a must-read for those interested in American literature from the 19th century.
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Literary inspection, Coming of age narrative, Gilded Age exploration, American experience, Social mobility, Social realism, Realism in literature, Class distinctions, 19th-century American literature, Character development