"A Chance Acquaintance" by William Dean Howells is a story of a young woman named Kitty Ellison and her captivating journey to Canada, filled with dreams of beautiful sights and new friendships. Eager to discover the refined society of Boston, she finds herself drawn to Mr. Miles Arbuton, a reserved young man from that esteemed city. As Kitty begins her adventure, she thinks of her uncle's high praise for Boston and its important people, which fuels her excitement and sets the scene for her to encounter this new world. At the same time, Mr. Arbuton, a man burdened by the rules of his social class, enters the scene. Their early encounters reveal clashing ideas about how one should live and what is important, reflecting the complex social landscape that defines their experiences as they navigate the Canadian landscape.
A Chance Acquaintance
By William Dean Howells
A young woman's hopes for adventure and love are tested when she meets a sophisticated yet detached man, leading to a clash of cultures and expectations.
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About the AuthorWilliam Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
William Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
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