The Man Of Letters As A Man Of Business (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419171550)

""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 writers must be savvy businesspeople in order to succeed in the publishing industry. Throughout the book, Howells draws on his own experiences as a writer and editor to offer practical advice to aspiring writers on how to navigate the business side of the literary world. He covers topics such as the importance of marketing and promotion, the role of publishers and agents, and the need for writers to be financially savvy. In addition to offering practical advice, Howells also reflects on the broader cultural implications of the relationship between literature and business. He argues that the rise of commercialism in the publishing industry has led to a decline in the quality of literature, and that writers must resist the pressure to prioritize profit over artistic integrity. Overall, ""The Man of Letters as a Man of Business"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers valuable insights into the world of literature and the business of publishing. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and commerce, and for aspiring writers looking to make a career in the literary world.He can say that, as the thing is, unless he sells his art he cannot live, that society will leave him to starve if he does not hit its fancy in a picture, or a poem, or a statue; and all this is bitterly true. He is, and he must be, only too glad if there is a market for his wares.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Dean Howells
ISBN-10: 1419171550
ISBN-13: 9781419171550
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.16h x 7.48w x 0.12d