Bette Howland

Bette Howland was a writer and critic whose work was characterized by a deep, probing examination of the marrow of Chicago. Her prose was noted for its arrhythmic, nervous, and passionate quality, constantly shifting its cadence to uncover hidden truths. Despite her brilliance and accolades, her work became largely overlooked by the literary establishment in later years. The reasons for her withdrawal from the public eye and the subsequent fading of her career remain a subject of intrigue.