Plain Speaker: Opinions On Books, Men, And Things

Plain Speaker: Opinions on Books, Men, and Things

by William Hazlitt

This posthumously assembled collection of essays by William Hazlitt, organized by his grandson, presents a diverse range of Hazlitt's insights on various subjects. The essays delve into literary criticism, exploring works by contemporary and historical authors, offering Hazlitt's unique and often insightful observations on their style, character, and themes. He also tackles philosophical questions, reflecting on human nature, relationships, and the complexities of life and death. His sharp wit and astute observations on societal matters further engage readers, providing a window into the social and political climate of his time.

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William Hazlitt

United Kingdom

William Hazlitt was an English essayist, drama and literary critic, painter, social commentator, and philosopher. He is now considered one of the greatest critics and essayists in the histor...

Books by William Hazlitt

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1: On the Prose Style of Poets, part 1
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3: On Dreams
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4: On the Conversation of Authors
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5: On the Same Subject Continued
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6: On Reason and Imagination
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7: On Application to Study
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8: On Londoners and Country People, part 1
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9: On Londoners and Country People, part 2
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10: On the Spirit of Obligations
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11: On the Old Age of Artists
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12: On Envy (A Dialogue)
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13: On Sitting for One's Picture
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14: Whether Genius is Conscious of its Powers
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15: On the Pleasure of Hating
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16: On Dr. Spurzheim's Theory, part 1
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17: On Dr. Spurzheim's Theory, part 2
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18: On Egotism, part 1
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19: On Egotism, part 2
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20: Hot and Cold
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21: The New School of Reform: a Dialogue Between a Rationalist and a Sentimentalist, part 1
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22: The New School of Reform: a Dialogue Between a Rationalist and a Sentimentalist, part 2
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23: On the Qualifications Necessary to Success in Life, part 1
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24: On the Qualifications Necessary to Success in Life, part 2
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25: On the Look of a Gentleman
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26: On Reading Old Books
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27: On Personal Character, part 1
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28: On Personal Character, part 2
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29: On People of Sense
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30: On Antiquity
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31: On the Difference Between Writing and Speaking, part 1
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32: On the Difference Between Writing and Speaking, part 2
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33: On a Portrait of an English Lady by Vandyke, part 1
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34: On a Portrait of an English Lady by Vandyke, part 2
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35: On Novelty and Familiarity, part 1
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36: On Novelty and Familiarity, part 2
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37: On Old English Writers and Speakers, part 1
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38: On Old English Writers and Speakers, part 2
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39: Madame Pasta and Mademoiselle Mars
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40: Sir Walter Scott, Racine and Shakespeare
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41: On Depth and Superficiality, part 1
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42: On Depth and Superficiality, part 2
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43: On Respectable People
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44: On the Jealousy and the Spleen of Party, part 1
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45: On the Jealousy and the Spleen of Party, part 2
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