Staccato Notes of a Vanished Summer (from Literature and Life)

In "Staccato Notes of a Vanished Summer," William Dean Howells deftly captures the ephemeral nature of time and memory through a blend of lyricism and realism. This reflective essay, part of his broader collection "Literature and Life," explores themes of nostalgia and the passage of seasons, presenting them with a unique narrative style that intermingles personal reminiscence and social commentar...