The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 07 (of 12)
Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830
The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 07 (of 12) - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2018-12-04
The plain speaker -- The essay on the principles of human action, etc. -- Remarks on the systems of Hartley and Helvetius.
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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. 07 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a collection of essays and literary critiques likely written in the early 19th century. This volume features a rich array of Hazlitt's reflective and passionate prose, focusing on themes such as the nature of poetry versus prose, the insights of dream psychology, and the conversation styles of authors. Hazlitt is recognized for his acute observations and often innovative commentary on literary style and human psychology. At the start of this volume, Hazlitt explores the distinctions between the prose of poets and prose writers, critiquing how the former often struggles with rhythm and coherence when departing from verse. He illustrates this discussion with references to various authors, analyzing how their unique styles affect their communication and the reader's experience. Additionally, the opening essays touch on the complexity of dreams and their interpretative challenges, underscoring Hazlitt's interest in the intersection between literature and the human psyche. Through his incisive commentary, Hazlitt sets the tone for a collection that promises to engage readers with its depth and critical insight into literary expression and thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
English essays -- 19th century
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The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 07 (of 12) - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2018-12-04
The plain speaker -- The essay on the principles of human action, etc. -- Remarks on the systems of Hartley and Helvetius.
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. 07 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a collection of essays and literary critiques likely written in the early 19th century. This volume features a rich array of Hazlitt's reflective and passionate prose, focusing on themes such as the nature of poetry versus prose, the insights of dream psychology, and the conversation styles of authors. Hazlitt is recognized for his acute observations and often innovative commentary on literary style and human psychology. At the start of this volume, Hazlitt explores the distinctions between the prose of poets and prose writers, critiquing how the former often struggles with rhythm and coherence when departing from verse. He illustrates this discussion with references to various authors, analyzing how their unique styles affect their communication and the reader's experience. Additionally, the opening essays touch on the complexity of dreams and their interpretative challenges, underscoring Hazlitt's interest in the intersection between literature and the human psyche. Through his incisive commentary, Hazlitt sets the tone for a collection that promises to engage readers with its depth and critical insight into literary expression and thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
English essays -- 19th century
PR