"Literary Boston as I Knew It" is a fascinating book in which the author, the famous American author William Dean Howells, tells about his memories of the literary environment of Boston in the late 19th century. He shares his observations about famous writers and poets of that time whom he had the opportunity to meet and with whom he was friendly. The book is a valuable document of literary history, as well as a source of information about the cultural and social contexts of the period. Howells reveals to the reader the unique spirit of the literary life of Boston, which was teeming with creativity and intelligence. With his erudition and sensitive style, Howells puts vivid images on paper and recreates the atmosphere of the legendary Boston of his time, giving the reader the opportunity to immerse himself in this unique world of words and thoughts.