William Hazlitt (1922)

The book titled ""William Hazlitt"" was written by Birrell, Augustine and was published in 1922. The book is a biography of the English essayist and literary critic, William Hazlitt. It provides a comprehensive account of Hazlitt's life, work, and literary contributions. The author explores Hazlitt's early life, education, and career, including his struggles as a journalist and writer. The book also delves into Hazlitt's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and lovers. Birrell examines Hazlitt's literary output in detail, including his essays, reviews, and critical works. The author also analyzes Hazlitt's views on literature, politics, and society, and how they evolved over time. The book provides insights into Hazlitt's influences, such as the Romantic movement and the French Revolution, and how they shaped his ideas and writing. Overall, ""William Hazlitt"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers a nuanced portrait of one of the most important literary figures of the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Hazlitt's life and work, as well as the broader cultural and intellectual context of his era.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.