“A nickname is the heaviest stone that the devil can throw at a man. It is a bugbear to the imagination, and, though we do not believe in it, it still haunts our apprehensions.”
Quote by William Hazlitt
Work
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
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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