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The Whole Family

The Whole Family

A Novel by Twelve Authors
ClassicsLiterary Fiction
Pages
341
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

Conceived by William Dean Howells and directed by Elizabeth Jordan, 'The Whole Family' is a unique 1908 novel where twelve different authors each penned a chapter. The story explores how a marriage impacts and is impacted by an entire family, with each author contributing a distinct perspective. This collaborative effort also subtly mirrors the often-contentious relationships among the writers themselves.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ComplexThought-ProvokingReflective
Family SagaMultiple POVs

Genres

Classics Literary Fiction

Authors

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Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman

Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman was a prominent 19th-century American author of novels and short stories (Wikipedia).

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Several Authors

Several Authors" is a unique collective known for their collaborative novel, The Whole Family. This book offers a fascinating look into family life through multiple perspectives.

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Twelve Authors

Twelve Authors collaborated on The Whole Family, a book that brings together different perspectives on family life. This collection offers readers a close look at the bonds and challenges within a family.

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William Dean Howells

William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 – May 11, 1920) 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.

Characters

The Old-Maid AuntSupporting
The Daughter-in-LawSupporting
The School-GirlSupporting
The Son-in-LawSupporting
The Married SonSupporting
All characters in The Whole Family