The Great English Essayists (1909)

The Great English Essayists is a book written by William James Dawson and published in 1909. The book is a collection of essays written by some of the greatest English essayists of all time, including Francis Bacon, Samuel Johnson, Charles Lamb, William Hazlitt, and Thomas Carlyle. The essays are arranged chronologically, starting with Bacon's essays from the early 17th century and ending with Carlyle's essays from the mid-19th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the English essay over the centuries, and includes a detailed introduction by the author that places each essay in its historical and literary context. The Great English Essayists is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature, and is a must-read for students of English literature, history, and culture.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.