Hazlitt - Selected Essays

The anthology features a comprehensive collection of essays by William Hazlitt, showcasing his reflections on literature, art, and life. Early pieces highlight his relationships with literary figures like Lamb, Wordsworth, and Coleridge, while later essays celebrate the vibrancy of life through sports and solitary experiences. Notable essays include "My First Acquaintance with Poets" and "On Actors and Acting." Compiled by George Sampson in 1917, this edition also includes a new biography, reviving Hazlitt's insights for modern readers.