Literary Boston As I Knew It is a memoir written by William Dean Howells, an American author and literary critic. The book provides a detailed account of Howells' experiences and observations of the literary scene in Boston during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Howells was a prominent figure in the literary community of Boston, and his memoir offers insights into the lives and works of many other notable writers of the time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book is divided into chapters that explore different aspects of literary Boston, such as the literary salons and social gatherings that were popular among writers, the literary magazines and newspapers that were published in the city, and the various literary movements and trends that emerged during this period. Throughout the memoir, Howells offers his own opinions and critiques of the works and personalities of his contemporaries, providing a fascinating glimpse into the literary culture of Boston during this era. Overall, Literary Boston As I Knew It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American literature and the cultural milieu of Boston during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The first time I saw Whittier was in Fields's room at the publishing office, where I had come upon some editorial errand to my chief. He introduced me to the poet: a tall, spare figure in black of Quaker cut, with a keen, clean-shaven face, black hair, and vivid black eyes. It was just after his poem, 'Snow Bound', had made its great success, in the modest fashion of those days.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.