** "The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 08 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a compilation of thought-provoking essays from the 1800s, showcasing lectures and reflections on English comedy and theater. Within this volume, Hazlitt explores the heart of humor, investigating the diverse authors and nuances of comedic writing. Starting with an examination of wit and humor, Hazlitt contemplates the origins of laughter and tears, suggesting that laughter arises from the unexpected and tears from profound experiences. He uses examples, from simple childhood reactions to life's absurdities, to frame a serious discussion of comedy in reading material. This sets up a base for understanding humor in the literary works discussed. **
The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 08 (of 12)
By William Hazlitt
** Explore laughter and tears in English literature through essays and theater reflections from a brilliant mind.
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About the AuthorWilliam Hazlitt was an English essayist, drama and literary critic, painter, social commentator, and philosopher. He is now considered one of the greatest critics and essayists in the history of the English language, placed in the company of Samuel Johnson and George Orwell. He is also acknowledged as the finest art critic of his age. Despite his high standing among historians of literature and art, his work is currently little read and mostly out of print.
William Hazlitt was an English essayist, drama and literary critic, painter, social commentator, and philosopher. He is now considered one of the greatest critics and essayists in the history of the English language, placed in the company of Samuel Johnson and George Orwell. He is also acknowledged as the finest art critic of his age. Despite his high standing among historians of literature and art, his work is currently little read and mostly out of print.
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