The book "World of Chance" by the famous American writer William Dean Howells is an undoubted masterpiece of American literature. In this romantic story, the author tells the story of a young man who accidentally finds himself in incredible situations that change not only his life, but also all his views on the world around him. The book "The World of Chance" fascinates the reader not only with an exciting plot, but also with a deep philosophical subtext that leaves a mark in the heart for many years. This work gives readers the opportunity to rethink their relationship to life, accidents and their own decisions.