Selected Essays of William Hazlitt 1778 to 1830

Selected Essays of William Hazlitt 1778 to 1830 is a collection of essays written by the renowned English writer and critic William Hazlitt. The book features a carefully curated selection of Hazlitt's most significant essays, showcasing his unique style and insightful commentary on a variety of topics including literature, politics, and philosophy.The essays in this collection were written during a period of great social and political change in England, and Hazlitt's writing reflects the intellectual and cultural ferment of the time. In his essays, Hazlitt explores the works of writers such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsworth, as well as the political events of his era, including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.Hazlitt's writing is marked by his erudition, his wit, and his ability to connect seemingly disparate ideas in new and surprising ways. His essays are both highly readable and intellectually stimulating, making them a valuable resource for scholars and general readers alike.Overall, Selected Essays of William Hazlitt 1778 to 1830 is an essential collection for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the intellectual history of the early nineteenth century.1930. Hazlitt was an English writer remembered for his humanitarian essays. He was one of the great masters of the miscellaneous essay, displaying a keen intellect, sensibility, and wide scope of interest and knowledge. His best-known work is The Spirit of the Age, a collection of portraits of his contemporaries, including Lamb, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Jeremy Bentham, and Sir Walter Scott. The essays in this volume are divided into the following headings: On Life in General; On Writers and Writing; On Painters and Painting; On Actors and Acting; and Characters. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.