The English Novelists

""The English Novelists"" is a book written by William Hazlitt, a renowned English essayist and literary critic. The book is a collection of essays that provide an in-depth analysis of the works of some of the most prominent English novelists of the 18th and 19th centuries. Hazlitt's essays cover a wide range of authors, including Daniel Defoe, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Jane Austen, and Sir Walter Scott, among others. The book explores the themes, characters, and literary techniques used by these writers, as well as their influence on the development of the English novel as a genre. Hazlitt's writing style is characterized by his keen insights, critical thinking, and engaging prose. His essays are both informative and entertaining, making ""The English Novelists"" a valuable resource for students of English literature and anyone interested in the history of the novel. Overall, ""The English Novelists"" is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the works of some of the most important writers in the English language. Hazlitt's essays provide a fascinating glimpse into the literary world of the 18th and 19th centuries, and his critical analysis is still relevant and thought-provoking today.THIS 56 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Nineteenth Century English Prose, by William Hazlitt. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766140024.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.