William Dean Howells

William Dean Howells was a proponent of literary realism, called 'The Dean of American Letters' and was a playwright, author, and critic.

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Dec 24, 2022 • 18min

Christmas Every Day by William Dean Powells

A little girl's wish for Christmas every day leads to chaos, scarcity, and commercialism. Unforeseen consequences include replacing 4th of July celebrations. The story explores the morals of endless Christmas and negotiations for the frequency of celebrations.