The Plain Speaker

<p><i>The Plain Speaker</i> a collection of essays by William Hazlitt offers a compelling glimpse into the mind of one of the 19th century's most insightful critics. Covering a wide range of topics from literature and art to politics and society Hazlitt's essays are characterized by their directness honesty and intellectual rigor. Edited by his son this collection showcases Hazlitt's unique ability to engage with complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner. Readers will find in these pages a wealth of wisdom and provocative thought making <i>The Plain Speaker</i> a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the art of essay writing.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>