On the Pleasure of Hating


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William Hazlitt's tough, combative writings on subjects ranging from slavery to the imagination, boxing matches to the monarchy, established him as one of the greatest radicals of his age and have inspired journalists and political satirists ever since.




The Fight and Other Writings


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Hazlitt is one of the greatest masters of English prose style and this new selection demonstrates the variety and richness of his writing. The volume includes classic pieces of drama and literature criticism, such as his essays on Shakespeare and Coleridge, as well as less well-known material from his social and political journalism. This collection encourages the reader to reconsider the nature of critical writing, which Hazlitt transforms into an art form.







The Round Table


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Table Talk


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Selected Writings


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Benedictine nun, poet and musician, Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was one of the most remarkable figures of the Middle Ages. She undertook preaching tours throughout the German empire at the age of sixty, and was consulted not only by her religious contemporaries but also by kings and emperors, yet it is largely for her apocalyptic and mystical writings that she is remembered. This volume includes selections from her three visionary works, her treatises on medicine and the natural world, her devotional songs, and fascinating letters to prominent figures of her time. Dealing with such eternal subjects as the relationship between humans and nature, and men and women, Hildegard's works show her to be a wide-ranging thinker who created such fresh, startling images and ideas that her writings have been compared to Dante and Blake.




The Collected Works of William Hazlitt


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The Collected Works of William Hazlitt by William Hazlitt: This comprehensive collection showcases the literary brilliance of William Hazlitt, a prominent essayist and critic of the 19th century. Through his eloquent prose, Hazlitt explores a range of topics, from art and literature to politics and philosophy, leaving readers captivated by his intellectual insights and thought-provoking observations. Key Aspects of the Book “The Collected Works of William Hazlitt” Delve into the mind of a renowned essayist and critic. Explore a wide array of subjects through Hazlitt's eloquent writing. Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and intellectual climate of the 19th century. William Hazlitt: William Hazlitt, born in 1778, was an English essayist, critic, and philosopher. Known for his insightful and provocative essays, Hazlitt's writings covered a wide range of topics, including literature, art, politics, and human nature. His essays, collected in works such as Table-Talk and The Spirit of the Age, exhibited a keen intellect, a razor-sharp wit, and a profound understanding of human psychology. Hazlitt's contributions to literary criticism and his ability to engage readers with his thought-provoking ideas continue to inspire and shape intellectual discourse.




Metropolitan Writings


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In this collection of Hazlitt's city essays, characters from the Regency spring to life: Wordsworth and Byron; sportsmen and dandies; street jugglers and footmen and coffee house bores.