Hazlitt on English Literature

'Hazlitt on English Literature' is a comprehensive collection of essays and critical appraisals by one of the most influential prose writers and critics of the Romantic era, William Hazlitt. Selected and edited by Jacob Zeitlin, this volume brings together Hazlitt’s most incisive observations on the masters of the English literary tradition. From the works of Shakespeare and Milton to the poetry of Wordsworth and Byron, Hazlitt’s writing is characterized by its passionate intensity, psychological depth, and uncompromising honesty.This collection showcases Hazlitt’s unique ability to blend biographical detail with profound aesthetic analysis. His essays are not merely academic exercises but are vibrant, personal encounters with literature that capture the spirit of the authors he discusses. Readers will find deep insights into the 'Characters of Shakespear’s Plays,' the 'Lectures on the English Poets,' and the 'Spirit of the Age.'For students of literature and enthusiasts of the essay form, this work remains an essential resource. It highlights Hazlitt’s role in defining the standards of modern literary criticism and his contribution to the intellectual landscape of the nineteenth century. 'Hazlitt on English Literature' serves as both a testament to Hazlitt’s enduring brilliance and a vital guide to the development of English letters.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.