"Winterslow: Essays and Characters Written There" by William Hazlitt is a set of essays from the 1800s exploring nature, books, and life lessons. Inspired by the village of Winterslow, in Wiltshire, Hazlitt mixes deep thoughts with stories from his own life, giving thoughts about writers he knew and what it means to be human. The book starts with Hazlitt’s look into Winterslow, talking about its quiet beauty and important guests like Coleridge and Wordsworth. He shares how the calm scenery and conversations with other prolific writers gave him ideas, pointing readers to discussions about poetry, what it's like to be young forever, people's interactions, and who we are as individuals. The beginning pulls us into Hazlitt’s world of reflection, highlighting how our surroundings shape our thinking, preparing the reader for humour and literature.
Winterslow: Essays and Characters Written There
By William Hazlitt
Find out how quiet landscapes and deep conversations spark wisdom in a collection of thoughtful essays.
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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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