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Table Talk: Essays on Men and Manners

by William Hazlitt

"Table Talk: Essays on Men and Manners" by William Hazlitt is a collection of essays published in two volumes beginning in April 1821. This acclaimed work explores topics including art, literature, and philosophy through Hazlitt's masterful familiar essay style. From reflections on painting that blend aesthetic theory with intimate memories of his late father, to philosophical meditations on genius and greatness, these essays showcase the English critic's personal voice and cultural insight. Considered by scholars as the pinnacle of Hazlitt's literary achievement.

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