02466cam a22003373u 4500 59506 UtSlPG 20260610134354.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830 The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 08 (of 12) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-14 Lectures on the English comic writers -- A view of the English stage -- Damatic essays from 'The London Magazine'. 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. 08 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a collection of essays written in the early 19th century. This volume includes notable lectures on English comic writers, reflections on the English stage, and dramatic essays previously published in 'The London Magazine.' Hazlitt delves into the nature of humor and wit, exploring various authors and aspects of comedy, making this work essential for those interested in literary criticism and humor. The opening of the volume begins with Hazlitt’s introductory lecture on wit and humor, where he examines the complexities behind the concepts of laughter and tears. He suggests that laughter arises from incongruity and the unexpected, while tears reflect deeper emotions and discontent. By using a series of engaging examples and astute observations—ranging from the reactions of children to absurdities in life—he sets the stage for a thoughtful discourse on comedic literature. Hazlitt's approach establishes both a philosophical and practical foundation for understanding humor in the works of literature that follow in this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English essays -- 19th century Glover, Arnold, 1865-1905 Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney), 1867-1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59506 100332 100332