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William Dean Howells: Quick Facts

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Born March 1, 1837 • Martins Ferry • Ohio
Died May 11, 1920 (aged 83) • New York City • New York
Notable Works “A Hazard of New Fortunes” • “The Rise of Silas Lapham”

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