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.
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Hazlitt is one of the greatest masters of English prose style. This title demonstrates the variety and richness of his writing. It includes classic pieces of drama and literature criticism, such as his essays on Shakespeare and Coleridge, as well as material from his social and political journalism.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780140436136
Publisert
2000-05-25
Utgiver
Penguin Books Ltd
Vekt
472 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
36 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
656

Forfatter
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Biografisk notat

William Hazlitt (1778-1830) was a prolific journalist, parliamentary reporter, dramatic and literary critic, essayist and lecturer. He was the one of the first English writers to make a profession of descriptive criticism. Tom Paulin is a poet and teaches English at Hertford College, Oxford. His recent biography of Hazlitt (Faber) was published to critical acclaim. David Chandler is a Research Fellow in English at Christ Church, Oxford.