02551cam a22003613u 4500 2049 UtSlPG 20260610133053.0 m cr n 260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830 Liber Amoris, Or, The New Pygmalion Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2000 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2000-01-01 Christopher Hapka Updated: 2022-12-10. "Liber Amoris, Or, The New Pygmalion" by William Hazlitt is a romantic narrative, likely written in the early 19th century. The work explores themes of unrequited love and the emotional turmoil that accompanies deep attachments, centering around the complex relationship between the main character and a woman referred to as Sarah. Hazlitt's prose captures the nuances of longing, devotion, and torment, offering readers an intimate look at the struggles of the heart. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the context of the main character's experiences, which emerge from a romantic and painful relationship. The protagonist, referred to as H., has a profound attachment to Sarah, whom he recalls with idealization and despair. Their conversations reveal depths of emotion, where H. expresses his overwhelming feelings and fears of losing her, juxtaposed with his awareness of her reluctance to reciprocate his affection fully. Through dialogues filled with passion and vulnerability, Hazlitt sets the stage for a story steeped in longing, highlighting the protagonist's emotional conflicts and the impact of societal expectations on love. This opening portion establishes a poignant narrative where love is both an uplifting and a devastative force, inviting readers into a world of intimate and turbulent human emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830 -- Correspondence Love-letters Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830 -- Relations with women Authors, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence Imaginary letters https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2049 44156 44156