William Hazlitt, Jacob Zeitlin

Hazlitt on English Literature

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Produktbeschreibung

Explore the enduring power of English literature with "Hazlitt on English Literature: An Introduction to the Appreciation of Literature," meticulously prepared for print republication. Delve into the insightful literary criticism of William Hazlitt, a prominent voice in English letters. This collection of essays offers a profound analysis of key works and authors, providing readers with the tools to appreciate the nuances and complexities of literary masterpieces. Jacob Zeitlin's work serves as a valuable guide, illuminating Hazlitt's perspectives on the historical context and enduring themes within English literary tradition. A foundational text for students and enthusiasts alike, this volume encourages a deeper understanding and appreciation of the written word. Perfect for anyone seeking to enrich their knowledge of English literature and the art of literary criticism. A timeless study of literature, ideal for both academic study and personal enrichment. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 366
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 513g
• ISBN-13: 9781023376877
• ISBN-10: 1023376873
• Artikelnr.: 74012404

Autorenporträt

William Hazlitt (10 April 1778 - 18 September 1830) 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,[1][2] placed in the company of Samuel Johnson and George Orwell.[3][4] He is also acknowledged as the finest art critic of his age.[5] Despite his high standing among historians of literature and art, his work is currently little read and mostly out of print.[6][7] During his lifetime he befriended many people who are now part of the 19th-century literary canon, including Charles and Mary Lamb, Stendhal, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth, and John Keats. The family of Hazlitt's father were Irish Protestants who moved from the county of Antrim to Tipperary in the early 18th century. Also named William Hazlitt, Hazlitt's father attended the University of Glasgow (where he was taught by Adam Smith),[9] receiving a master's degree in 1760. Not entirely satisfied with his Presbyterian faith, he became a Unitarian minister in England. In 1764 he became pastor at Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, where in 1766 he married Grace Loftus, daughter of a recently deceased ironmonger. Of their many children, only three survived infancy. The first of these, John (later known as a portrait painter), was born in 1767 at Marshfield in Gloucestershire, where the Reverend William Hazlitt had accepted a new pastorate after his marriage. In 1770, the elder Hazlitt accepted yet another position and moved with his family to Maidstone, Kent, where his first and only surviving daughter, Margaret (usually known as "Peggy"), was born that same yea