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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

The Rise of Silas Lapham

by William Dean Howells
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
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Published 1884English
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The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1884. Published in 1884, The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells is a landmark work of literary fiction that explores the complexities of human experience with depth and nuance.

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AuthorWilliam Dean Howells
Published1884
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score40/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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