Thomas Holcroft (1745–1809) was a key figure in the radical movement of the 1790s. This work is intended for scholars wanting to understand Britain and its literature in the 1790s.

Thomas Holcroft (1745–1809) was a key figure in the radical movement of the 1790s. This work is intended for scholars wanting to understand Britain and its literature in the 1790s.

Thomas Holcroft (1745–1809) was a key figure in the radical movement of the 1790s. This work is intended for scholars wanting to understand Britain and its literature in the 1790s.

Thomas Holcroft (1745–1809) was a key figure in the radical movement of the 1790s. This work is intended for scholars wanting to understand Britain and its literature in the 1790s.

Thomas Holcroft (1745–1809) was a key figure in the radical movement of the 1790s. This work is intended for scholars wanting to understand Britain and its literature in the 1790s.

In "The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge," James Gillman offers an insightful biography that intricately weaves together the life events, philosophies, and literary contributions of one of English poetry's most enigmatic figures. Gillman employs a meticulous literary style, blending narrative with critical analysis to illuminate Coleridge's revolutionary ideas and the turbulent circumstances that shaped his work. Set against the backdrop of the Romantic era, the biography delves into Coleri...

Appearing as part of his Table-Talk series, a conversational series written on topics concerning every day issues, William Hazlitt wrote "On the Pleasure of Hating" in 1823 during a bitter period of his life, amidst rising controversy over his previous works, as well as the dissolution of his marriage. Disgusted with the flowery romantic literature which was flourishing in that post-French Revolution period, Hazlitt drew inspiration from the works of Jean Jacques Rousseau, Edmund Burke, an...

In "English Men of Letters: Coleridge," H. D. Traill presents a profound examination of the life and works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, a pivotal figure in the Romantic literary movement. Traill employs a biographical lens intertwined with literary analysis, establishing a context that illuminates Coleridge's philosophical inquiries and poetic innovations. With elegant prose, Traill navigates through Coleridge's profound works, such as "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan," whi...

William Hazlitt (1778-1830) is among the most brilliant critics and essayists to have ever written in the English language. Combative and insightful, he was close to two generations of romantic poets. His early friendship with Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth as a young man inspired him to a literary career, but he became disillusioned with them as apostates from the cause of liberty he associated with the French Revolution. As a mature writer, he inspired John Keats and cont...

William Hazlitt (1778-1830) was an English critic, social commentator and essayist. In this compendium of impressions of his contemporaries, Hazlitt’s cutting and witty style both celebrates and critiques the intellectual landscape of his time. The collection includes poets, authors, politicians and journalists as well as preachers and philosophers. This is unusual book is still a fascinating read today, making it a must-have for any literary historian or enthusiast of classic British lite...

In "On the Choice of Books," Thomas Carlyle explores the profound impact that literature has on the human experience. He emphasizes the importance of selecting books that not only entertain but also enrich the mind and spirit. Carlyle argues that the right books can serve as companions throughout life, guiding individuals through their personal journeys. He reflects on the transformative power of reading, suggesting that the choices we make in literature can shape our thoughts, values, and...

William Hazlitt's tough, combative writings on subjects ranging from slavery to the imagination, boxing matches to the monarchy, established him as one of the greatest radicals of his age and have inspired journalists and political satirists ever since.