Table Talk

Table Talk is a collection of essays written by William Hazlitt, a 19th-century English writer and literary critic. The book is a compendium of Hazlitt's thoughts and opinions on a wide range of topics, including literature, politics, philosophy, and society. The essays are written in a conversational style, as if Hazlitt were speaking directly to the reader over a meal. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different topic. In the section on literature, Hazlitt discusses the works of Shakespeare, Milton, and other writers, offering his own insights and interpretations. In the section on politics, he addresses issues such as democracy, freedom of speech, and the role of the state. Throughout the book, Hazlitt's writing is marked by his wit, intelligence, and strong opinions. He is unafraid to criticize those he disagrees with, and his writing is often provocative and controversial. At the same time, he is also capable of great insight and empathy, and his essays are filled with memorable observations and aphorisms. Overall, Table Talk is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most important writers and thinkers of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, or the history of ideas.We hear it maintained by people of more gravity than understanding, that genius and taste are strictly reducible to rules, and that there is a rule for everything. So far is it from being true that the finest breath of fancy is a definable thing, that the plainest common sense is only what Mr. Locke would have called a mixed mode, subject to a particular sort of acquired and undefinable tact.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.