<p>William Dean Howells' 'Ragged Lady ? Complete' envelopes the reader in a narrative both vivid and penetrating within the Realist movement that dominated American literature in the late 19th century. Howells' prose conveys the subtleties of social distinctions and personal aspirations with keen insight and a richness of detail. The novel's meticulous attention to social dialects and cultural mannerisms punctuates Howells' intimate portrayal of ...