The Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits by William Hazlitt

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Author Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830
Title The Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits
Note Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Jeremy Bentham -- William Godwin -- Mr. Coleridge -- Rev. Mr. Irving -- The late Mr. Horne Tooke -- Sir Walter Scott -- Lord Byron -- Mr. Campbell; Mr. Crabbe -- Sir James Mackintosh -- Mr. Wordsworth -- Mr. Malthus -- Mr. Gifford -- Mr. Jeffrey -- Mr. Brougham; Sir F. Burdett -- Lord Eldon; Mr. Wilberforce -- Mr. Southey -- Mr. T. Moore; Mr. Leigh Hunt -- Elia; Geoffrey Crayon.
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Summary "The Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits" by William Hazlitt is a collection of essays written in the early 19th century that critiques and analyzes the lives and philosophies of notable contemporary figures. The book serves as a social commentary, capturing the essence of the intellectual climate during Hazlitt's time, examining individuals such as Jeremy Bentham and William Godwin, and their contributions to philosophy, literature, and politics. At the start of the book, Hazlitt introduces the portrait of Jeremy Bentham, emphasizing his intellectual stature despite his relative obscurity in England. He portrays Bentham as a visionary thinker—a “prophet” whose ideas resonate more strongly abroad than at home. Hazlitt meticulously outlines Bentham's main philosophies, particularly his principle of Utility, and critiques the limitations of his reasoning as it relates to human nature and morality. The opening sets a critical tone, highlighting not just the thoughts of these figures but also how they represent the broader societal and philosophical currents of the age, positioning the reader to reflect on the impact of these contemporaries within the framework of moral and intellectual development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 11068
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 13, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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