“Nothing precludes sympathy so much as a perfect indifference to it”
Quote by William Hazlitt
Work
Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)
This illustrated volume includes a selection of essays, reviews, and literary criticism by the 19th-century English writer William Hazlitt. The collection showcases his wit, insight, and influence on English literature. 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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