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(Novelist) William Dean Howells is a key figure in American literature, renowned for his work as a realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright. He achieved recognition as the editor of The Atlantic Monthly and is acclaimed for novels like The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria. His writing frequently delved into social issues, and he received praise for his Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a film. He is affectionately referred to as "The Dean of American Letters."
