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“Defoe says that there were a hundred thousand country fellows in his time ready to fight to the death against popery, without knowing whether popery was a man or a horse.”

Quote by William Hazlitt

Book:Sketches and Essays by W. H. Now first collected [and edited] by his son

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Sketches and Essays by W. H. Now first collected [and edited] by his son

This book is a curated selection of sketches and essays by W. H. Now, brought together for the first time by his son. The sketches and essays provide insight into the author's creative expression and intellectual pursuits. The collection is a testament to the author's writing style and the editorial oversight of his son. more

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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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