| Author |
Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830 |
| Title |
Table Talk: Essays on Men and Manners
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
On the pleasure of painting -- On the past and future -- On genius and common sense -- Character of Cobbett -- On people with one idea -- On the ignorance of the learned -- The Indian jugglers -- On living to one's-self -- On thought and action -- On will-making -- On certain inconsistencies in Sir Joshua Reynolds's discourses -- On paradox and common-place -- On vulgarity and affectation -- On a landscape of Nicolas Poussin -- On Milton's sonnets -- On going a journey -- On coffee-house politicians -- On the aristocracy of letters -- On critism -- On great and little things -- On familiar style -- On effeminacy of character -- Why distant objects please -- On corporate bodies -- Whether actors ought to sit in the boxes? -- On the disadvantages of intellectual superiority -- On patronage and puffing -- On the knowledge of character -- On the picturesque and ideal -- On the fear of death.
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| Credits |
Produced by Christopher Hapka, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Table Talk: Essays on Men and Manners" by William Hazlitt is a collection of essays written in the early 19th century. This reflective work explores various facets of human nature and society, with Hazlitt offering insights on topics ranging from art to personal relationships, emphasizing the interplay between individual perception and broader cultural contexts. The opening of the volume features an essay titled "On the Pleasure of Painting," where Hazlitt expresses his admiration for the art of painting compared to writing. He highlights the joy and serenity of engaging with nature through the medium of painting, suggesting that it allows for a direct connection to truth and beauty. He contrasts this creative process with the anxieties often associated with writing, illustrating his personal experiences with both disciplines. The essay serves as an invitation into Hazlitt's deeper exploration of artistic expression and the inherent pleasures found in observing and recreating the world around us. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3020 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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