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Table Talk: Essays on Men and Manners

By William Hazlitt
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A series of conversational essays offers brisk, personal reflections on art, literature, and manners, moving from aesthetics and painting to criticism, memory, character, style, and social observation. Each short piece combines critical judgment with anecdote and moral insight, assessing genius, common sense, theatrical and literary taste, and the habits of public men. Topics range from practical advice on perception and composition to meditations on the past and the self, often arguing through paradox and vivid examples to favor close observation, plain expression, and a skeptical view of pretension.

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William Hazlitt

William Hazlitt (1778-1830) was an English essayist, literary critic, and philosopher, known for his keen insights into literature and the human condition. His work often reflects a deep appreciation for the arts, particularly in his notable essays such as "Characters of Shakespeare's Plays" and "Table Talk: Essays on Men and Manners." Hazlitt's lectures, including "Lectures on the English Poets," showcase his ability to blend personal reflection with critical analysis. He is recognized for his passionate style and his contributions to Romantic literature, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of the early 19th century.

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