The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 01 (of 12)
Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830
The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 01 (of 12) - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2017-11-11
Introduction -- Editors' preface -- The Round Table -- Characters of Shakespear's plays -- A letter to William Gifford, Esq.
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive) Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
"The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 01 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a comprehensive collection of essays and critiques written in the early 19th century. This volume serves as a compilation of Hazlitt's significant writings, including his thoughts on literature, philosophy, and cultural commentary, reflecting the intellectual currents of his time. The general focus of the work is on the intricacies of human experience, artistic expression, and the nuances of society. At the start of this volume, the introduction provides a characterization of Hazlitt's life and contributions, emphasizing his spirited intellect and his contentious relationship with contemporary literary figures and politics. It describes his early background, notable influences such as Coleridge, and his journey from aspiring painter to acclaimed writer. As the opening unfolds, it touches on his philosophical musings regarding life and action, questioning the nature of human attachment to existence and the essence of passion. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Hazlitt's perspectives on life’s motivations, the complexity of human emotions, and societal reflections, hinting at the engaging essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
English essays -- 19th century
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The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 01 (of 12) - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2017-11-11
Introduction -- Editors' preface -- The Round Table -- Characters of Shakespear's plays -- A letter to William Gifford, Esq.
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive) Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
"The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 01 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a comprehensive collection of essays and critiques written in the early 19th century. This volume serves as a compilation of Hazlitt's significant writings, including his thoughts on literature, philosophy, and cultural commentary, reflecting the intellectual currents of his time. The general focus of the work is on the intricacies of human experience, artistic expression, and the nuances of society. At the start of this volume, the introduction provides a characterization of Hazlitt's life and contributions, emphasizing his spirited intellect and his contentious relationship with contemporary literary figures and politics. It describes his early background, notable influences such as Coleridge, and his journey from aspiring painter to acclaimed writer. As the opening unfolds, it touches on his philosophical musings regarding life and action, questioning the nature of human attachment to existence and the essence of passion. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Hazlitt's perspectives on life’s motivations, the complexity of human emotions, and societal reflections, hinting at the engaging essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
English essays -- 19th century
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