The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 05 (of 12) by William Hazlitt
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Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830
English
"The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 05 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a collection of lectures on English poetry and dramatic literature from the early 19th century. This volume primarily examines the works of various poets, particularly focusing on their techniques and contributions to English literature. The collection serves both as a ...
human experience and emotion. The opening of the volume introduces Hazlitt's reflections on poetry itself, where he asserts that it embodies the natural impressions of objects and events, stirring emotions through vivid imagery and sound. He believes that poetry is not a trivial pastime but rather an essential language that connects humanity to nature and reflects deep feelings of joy, sorrow, and every emotion in between. Hazlitt emphasizes the universality of poetry, arguing that it is intrinsic to human experience and accessible in even the simplest of forms, setting the stage for a deeper analysis of individual English poets in the subsequent lectures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Aiden Martinez
3 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the arguments are well-supported by credible references. This deserves far more attention.
Michelle Jones
2 months agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. Truly inspiring.
Karen Thompson
2 days agoI rarely write reviews but it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Absolutely essential reading.
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Karen Clark
5 months agoIn my opinion, the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. Truly inspiring.