William Hazlitt

Liber Amoris, Or, The New Pygmalion (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Obsession and Forbidden Love in Romantic Literature

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In William Hazlitt's 'Liber Amoris, Or, The New Pygmalion', the author explores the theme of obsession and unrequited love through a series of intimate and confessional letters. The book is written in a confessional style reminiscent of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's 'Confessions', showcasing Hazlitt's deep personal reflections and emotions. Hazlitt's intimate writing style and exploration of forbidden love make this work a standout in the Romantic literary context of the early 19th century. William Hazlitt, a prominent essayist and literary critic of the Romantic era, was known for his passionate and often controversial writing style. 'Liber Amoris' is thought to have been inspired by Hazlitt's own unrequited love for a young woman, adding an autobiographical element to the work. Hazlitt's personal experiences and deep emotional insights drive the narrative of the book, making it a compelling read for those interested in the intersection of literature and personal experience. I recommend 'Liber Amoris, Or, The New Pygmalion' to readers who appreciate introspective and confessional writing, as well as those interested in the Romantic literature of the 19th century. Hazlitt's exploration of obsessive love and the human psyche makes this book a fascinating and engaging read for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the complexities of human emotion.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 159
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664599377
• Artikelnr.: 58563151

Autorenporträt

William Hazlitt was an English essayist, drama and literary critic, painter, social critic, and philosopher. He was born on April 10, 1778, and died on September 18, 1830. He is now thought to be up there with Samuel Johnson and George Orwell as one of the best critics and essayists in the history of the English language. People agree that he was also the best art critic of his time. Hazlitt went to school and learned things at home. At the age of 13, he was happy to see his writing in print for the first time. In July 1791, the Shrewsbury Chronicle printed a letter he wrote about the riots in Birmingham over Joseph Priestley's support for the French Revolution. During his life, he became friends with Charles and Mary Lamb, Stendhal, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth, and John Keats, all of whom are now considered important 19th-century writers.