Table Talk

Table Talk cover various subjects including literature art politics philosophy and everyday life. Hazlitts writing style is characterized by its conversational and intimate tone as if the reader is sitting at the table with him engaging in lively discussions. In Table Talk Hazlitt offers his insights and opinions on various literary figures such as William Shakespeare John Milton and William Wordsworth analyzing their works and impact on literature. He also explores the works of painters and delves into the aesthetics of art. Hazlitts political essays in the collection reflect his liberal and reformist views as he criticizes social injustices and advocates for individual freedoms and human rights. He discusses the political climate of his time including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era. Furthermore Table Talk includes essays on broader topics like human nature happiness love and friendship. Hazlitts observations on these subjects often display his profound understanding of the complexities of the human psyche.