The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 02 (of 12) by William Hazlitt
"The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 02 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a literary collection written in the early 19th century. In this volume, Hazlitt presents a mix of biographical memoirs, personal reflections, and critical writings that explore themes such as individual experience and the nature of art and literature. It features the "Memoirs of Thomas Holcroft," which recounts the life of the playwright and novelist, showcasing the trials and
adventures he faced. The opening of the volume introduces the memoirs of Thomas Holcroft, detailing his early childhood and the tumultuous life he led. Holcroft reflects on his family's struggles, his father's entrepreneurial spirit, and the hardships they faced, including moving away from London and venturing into the world as itinerant pedlars. Through vivid anecdotes, Holcroft shares his impressions of childhood experiences, touching upon his education, family dynamics, and interactions with various characters that shaped his early years. The beginning sets a foundation for examining the development of Holcroft's character and the significant events that influenced his later life choices, emphasized by Hazlitt's engaging narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830 |
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| Editor | Glover, Arnold, 1865-1905 |
| Editor | Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney), 1867-1922 |
| Title | The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 02 (of 12) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Memoirs of Thomas Holcroft -- Liber amoris -- Characteristics. |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English essays -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59256 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 315 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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