The Hazlitt, William 1778-1830 creator Henley, William Ernest 1849-1903 Glover, Arnold 1865-1905 Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney) 1867-1922 text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 01 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a comprehensive collection of essays and critiques written in the early 19th century. This volume serves as a compilation of Hazlitt's significant writings, including his thoughts on literature, philosophy, and cultural commentary, reflecting the intellectual currents of his time. The general focus of the work is on the intricacies of human experience, artistic expression, and the nuances of society. At the start of this volume, the introduction provides a characterization of Hazlitt's life and contributions, emphasizing his spirited intellect and his contentious relationship with contemporary literary figures and politics. It describes his early background, notable influences such as Coleridge, and his journey from aspiring painter to acclaimed writer. As the opening unfolds, it touches on his philosophical musings regarding life and action, questioning the nature of human attachment to existence and the essence of passion. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Hazlitt's perspectives on life’s motivations, the complexity of human emotions, and societal reflections, hinting at the engaging essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Introduction -- Editors' preface -- The Round Table -- Characters of Shakespear's plays -- A letter to William Gifford, Esq. Release date is 2017-11-11 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) Original publication data not identified English essays -- 19th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55932 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55932 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134305.0 55932