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Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits

William Hazlitt

Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits

Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits

William Hazlitt

Published in 1825, 'Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits' by William Hazlitt is a collection of essays that critiques and analyzes notable figures of his time, including philosophers, poets, and politicians. Hazlitt offers insightful portraits of individuals such as Jeremy Bentham, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Lord Byron, reflecting on their contributions and influence on society. This work is significant for its keen observations and its role in shaping literary criticism during the early 19th century.

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