American Realism: A Literary Movement Mastered by Howells, James, and Twain

C. American Realism

William Dean Howells, Henry James, and Mark Twain are all masters of 'American Realism.' This literary movement emphasized portraying life as it truly is, focusing on everyday experiences, ordinary characters, and social issues. Howells, James, and Twain each brought their unique perspectives and styles to American Realism, but they shared a common goal of capturing the authentic essence of American life in their writings.