Publisher's Synopsis
Men, Women and Books: A Selection of Sketches Essays and Critical Memoirs from His Uncollected Prose Writings V1 by Leigh Hunt is a collection of essays and critical memoirs written by the author. The book contains a selection of Leigh Hunt's uncollected prose writings that explore the themes of men, women, and books. The essays and sketches in the book offer a unique perspective on these topics, providing readers with insights into the author's thoughts and ideas. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the author's writing. The first section explores the role of men in society, while the second section focuses on women and their place in the world. The final section of the book is dedicated to books and the importance of reading. Throughout the book, Hunt's writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in literature, gender studies, and cultural criticism. Overall, Men, Women and Books: A Selection of Sketches Essays and Critical Memoirs from His Uncollected Prose Writings V1 is a fascinating collection of essays and sketches that offers readers a unique perspective on some of the most important topics of our time.1847. Part One of Two. English poet, critic, and journalist, Hunt was a friend of the eminent literary men of his time, and his home was the gathering place for such notable writers as Hazlitt, Lamb, Keats, and Shelley. With his brother John, Hunt established in 1808 the Examiner, a liberal weekly to which he contributed political articles. Because of an outspoken article casting aspersions on the prince regent, the brothers were imprisoned, but they continued to edit the journal from jail. His literary fame rests chiefly on his miscellaneous light essays, his lyrics and his witty and informative autobiography. A noted dramatic and literary critic, he was one of the first to praise the genius of Shelley and Keats. Contents: Fiction and Matter of Fact; The Inside of an Omnibus; The Day of the Disasters of Carfington Blundell, Esquire; A Visit to the Zoological Gardens; A Novel Party; Beds and Bedrooms; The World of Books; Jack Abbott�������s Breakfast; On Seeing a Pigeon Make Love; The Month of May; The Giuli Tree; A Few Remarks on the Rare Vice Called Lying; Criticism on Female Beauty; Of Statesmen Who Have Written Verses; and Female Sovereigns of England. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417919701.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.
