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'Cobbett Selections With Hazlitt’s Essay and Other Critical Estimates' is a comprehensive anthology that showcases the robust and influential prose of William Cobbett, one of the most prominent figures in nineteenth-century English political and social commentary. This collection brings together representative excerpts from Cobbett’s wide-ranging body of work, illustrating his unique voice as a journalist, farmer, and tireless advocate for the rural working class. Included in this volume is William Hazlitt’s celebrated essay on Cobbett, providing a masterclass in contemporary literary and character analysis. Accompanying these selections are additional critical estimates that offer perspective on Cobbett’s enduring impact on British literature and political thought.The book serves as an essential introduction to the 'Englishness' of Cobbett’s style-characterized by its vigor, clarity, and directness. Readers will find deep insights into the socio-economic landscape of industrializing Britain and the agrarian traditions that Cobbett so fiercely defended. Curated by A. M. D. Hughes, this scholarly compilation highlights the intersection of literature and politics, making it a valuable resource for students of British history and nineteenth-century prose.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
