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Title: The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 01 (of 12)

Contents: Introduction -- Editors' preface -- The Round Table -- Characters of Shakespear's plays -- A letter to William Gifford, Esq.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Summary: "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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830

Author of introduction, etc.: Henley, William Ernest, 1849-1903

Editor: Glover, Arnold, 1865-1905

Editor: Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney), 1867-1922

EBook No.: 55932

Published: Nov 11, 2017

Downloads: 643

Language: English

Subject: English essays -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 01 (of 12)

Contents: Introduction -- Editors' preface -- The Round Table -- Characters of Shakespear's plays -- A letter to William Gifford, Esq.

Credits: 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)

Summary: "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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830

Author of introduction, etc.: Henley, William Ernest, 1849-1903

Editor: Glover, Arnold, 1865-1905

Editor: Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney), 1867-1922

EBook No.: 55932

Published: Nov 11, 2017

Downloads: 643

Language: English

Subject: English essays -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.