William Hazlitt
8 books
About the Author
William Hazlitt (1778-1830) was a pioneering English essayist, critic, and philosopher whose incisive prose captured the intellectual ferment of the Romantic era. Born to a Unitarian minister father, Hazlitt initially pursued painting before turning to writing, where he excelled in personal essays blending sharp observation with emotional depth. A radical thinker influenced by the French Revolution, he championed figures like Wordsworth and Coleridge while critiquing societal hypocrisies. His works, including Selected Writings (Oxford World's Classics), showcase his mastery of the familiar essay form, exploring art, literature, politics, and human nature with wit and vigor. Hazlitt's legacy endures as a voice of independent thought, bridging Enlightenment rationalism and Romantic passion in British letters.
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