Idyls In Drab

Idyls In Drab is a collection of short stories written by William Dean Howells. The stories are set in the American Midwest during the late 19th century and focus on the lives of ordinary people. Howells explores themes such as love, marriage, class, and morality through his characters, who are often struggling with the challenges of everyday life. The stories are written in a realistic and naturalistic style, with a focus on character development and psychological insight. Howells' writing is known for its attention to detail and its ability to capture the complexities of human relationships. The title of the book, Idyls In Drab, suggests that these stories are small, quiet moments of beauty and grace that are often overlooked in the mundane routine of everyday life. Overall, this collection offers a poignant and insightful look at the lives of ordinary people in the American Midwest during a time of great change and transition.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.