"The Kentons" by William Dean Howells concerns the Kenton family in their small Midwestern town, delving into their relationships and dreams while exploring themes of family ties, tradition meeting change, and the tangled web of young love; the story begins by showing the Kenton's cozy life in Tuskingum, led by Judge Kenton, a figure of pride and history; however, trouble arises when their daughter, Ellen, falls for Bittridge, thrusting the family into a conflict where they must question what they believe and how society shapes their choices as love, obligation, and personal wants collide within their family.
The Kentons
By William Dean Howells
In a close-knit Midwestern town, a respected family faces turmoil when their daughter's romance challenges their values and forces them to confront the constraints of society.
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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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