02202cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500520014626400510019830000470024933600260029633700260032233800360034850000310038450800910041552012990050653400450180565300190185085600430186939269UtSlPG20260610133911.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aHazlitt, William,d1778-183010aWinterslow: Essays and Characters Written There 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2012-03-25 aProduced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Winterslow: Essays and Characters Written There" by William Hazlitt is a collection of essays written in the early 19th century. In this work, Hazlitt reflects on various themes related to nature, literature, and personal experiences, inspired by his time spent in Winterslow, a village in Wiltshire. The essays exercise a blend of philosophical inquiry and personal anecdotes, bringing forth insights into Hazlitt’s literary acquaintances and his contemplations on the human condition. The opening of the collection begins with a heartfelt preface where Hazlitt sets the scene for the essays to follow. He writes about his father's fondness for Winterslow, describing the peaceful landscapes and the notable figures who visited, such as the poets Coleridge and Wordsworth. Hazlitt hints at the inspiration garnered from both the serene environment and the conversations that sparked new ideas and reflections, preparing readers for a rich exploration of topics that include poetry, the feeling of immortality in youth, societal dynamics, and personal identity in the subsequent essays. The essence of the opening serves as a welcome invitation into Hazlitt's reflective world, drawing attention to the significance of place in shaping thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish essays40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39269