02716cam a22003133u 4500 30336 UtSlPG 20260610133706.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Stephen, Leslie, 1832-1904 Hours in a Library, Volume 2 : New Edition, with Additions Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-10-25 Dr. Johnson's writings -- Crabbe -- William Hazlitt -- Disraeli's novels -- Massinger -- Fielding's novels -- Cowper and Rousseau -- The first Edinburgh reviewers -- Wordsworth's ethics -- Landor's imaginary conversations -- Macaulay. Produced by Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Hours in a Library, Volume 2" by Leslie Stephen is a collection of literary criticism written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the writings of notable figures such as Dr. Johnson, George Crabbe, and William Hazlitt, delving into their contributions to literature and philosophy. The book discusses themes such as the nature of writing, the transition from classical styles to more modern expressions, and the human experiences reflected in literary works, making it an insightful read for those interested in literary history and criticism. The opening of the volume starts with an examination of Dr. Johnson's writings, highlighting both his impactful ideas and the stylistic challenges they present to modern readers. Leslie Stephen critiques the nature of Johnson's prose, comparing it with that of his contemporaries and others who have written about him, such as Macaulay and Carlyle. Johnson's deep intellectual engagement is acknowledged, yet the text also emphasizes the difficulties posed by his verbose style. Stephen sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how Johnson's life experiences colored his literary output and how these writings resonate with or repel readers across generations. The tone suggests a reverence for Johnson's thought alongside a critical eye on the accessibility of his work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English literature -- History and criticism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30336 71183 71183