American Literary Centers (from Literature and Life)
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Howells contrasts Boston's literary environment with New York's more commercial and journalistic atmosphere. While New York has grown as a publishing hub and marketplace for books, it lacks the same cohesive "literary feeling" that once defined Boston's community. According to Howells, New York focuses more on journalism than the pursuit of literature itself, highlighting a practical, business-oriented approach compared to Boston’s former emphasis on intellectual and literary pursuits.The essay also reflects on how the shifting dynamics—from New England's literary roots to New York's industria...
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