William Dean Howells

American author, critic, and playwright (1837–1920).

Born March 1st, 1837 in Martins Ferry.

Died May 11th, 1920 at 83 years old in Manhattan.

Occupations
biographer, children's writer, essayist, journalist, literary critic, novelist, playwright, science fiction writer, writer

What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved