“Like a rustic at a fair, we are full of amazement and rapture, and have no thought of going home, or that it will soon be night.”
Quote by William Hazlitt
Work
Literary Remains of the Late William Hazlitt: With Notice of His Life
This volume compiles a selection of essays, reviews, and other writings by the 19th-century British essayist and critic William Hazlitt. It includes a biographical sketch that provides insight into his life and times. more
Author
William Hazlitt
William Hazlitt, born on April 10, 1778, was an influential English essayist and literary critic. His works are renowned for their sharp observations and profound insights, which have had a lasting impact on 19th-century British literature. more
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