"The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 10 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a compilation of essays and literary analyses from the 1800s, exploring fiction, renowned authors, and societal insights as seen through literature. The volume highlights Hazlitt's work in the Edinburgh Review, presenting commentary on narratives, storytelling methods, and literary evolution. According to him, stories offer a compelling look into the human condition, fostering empathy through the experiences of characters facing both victories and hardships. He investigates the evolution of literary styles, the merging of reality and embellishment, and the need to understand the past in order to fully understand the development of storytelling within society. This establishes a framework for deeper exploration of the literary critiques contained in the collection.
The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 10 (of 12)
By William Hazlitt
Step back in time and experience captivating literary analysis that examines the power of stories to reveal truths about humanity and society.
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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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