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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

""The Man of Letters as a Man of Business"" is a book written by William Dean Howells, a prominent American writer and literary critic of the 19th century. In this book, Howells explores the relationship between the world of literature and the world of business, arguing that... Read Full Overview

I think that every man ought to work for his living, without exception, and that when he has once avouched his willingness to work, society should provide him with work and warrant him a living. I do not think any man ought to live by an art. A man's art should be his privilege,... Read Full Overview

The Man of Letters as a Man of Business, has been considered an important book throughout the human history. So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. The whole... Read Full Overview

The Man of Letters as a Man of Business is a book written by William Dean Howells. It explores the relationship between literature and commerce, arguing that writers can and should be successful in both fields. Howells draws on his own experiences as a writer and editor to illustrate... Read Full Overview

I think that every man ought to work for his living, without exception, and that when he has once avouched his willingness to work, society should provide him with work and warrant him a living. I do not think any man ought to live by an art. A man's art should be his privilege,... Read Full Overview