Friendship with William Dean Howells
Poet involved
What happened
Mark Twain formed a significant friendship with fellow author William Dean Howells in the early 1870s. Their relationship was marked by mutual respect and admiration, and they often exchanged ideas about literature and society, influencing each other's work.
Literary impact
Howells' influence on Twain encouraged him to delve deeper into social issues and the human experience in his writing. This friendship helped shape Twain's perspective on realism and contributed to the thematic depth found in his poetry and prose.
Source: Wikipedia
