The Plain Speaker

First published in 1826, this book is a collection of essays and critiques written by the famed essayist William Hazlitt. Spanning a wide range of topics, from literature and art to politics and society, these pieces offer a sharp and insightful commentary on the issues of the day. With its elegant prose and penetrating insights, The Plain Speaker remains a classic of English literature and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.