"April Hopes" is a novel by the famous American writer William Dean Howells, which tells the story of a young man looking for his place in the world and love among intellectuals in Boston in the 19th century. The author skillfully reproduces the psychology of the characters, events and the development of relationships in this special cultural environment. The novel "April Hopes" makes you think about the question of choosing between career and personal happiness, between ideals and realities of life.