Four Generations of a Literary Family: The Hazlitts in England, Ireland and America, Their Friends and Their Fortunes 1725-1896 V1

""Four Generations of a Literary Family: The Hazlitts in England, Ireland and America, Their Friends and Their Fortunes 1725-1896 V1"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Hazlitt family, a prominent literary family that spanned four generations in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is written by William Carew Hazlitt, a member of the family and a renowned bibliographer and antiquarian.The book covers the lives and works of the Hazlitt family, including their famous members such as William Hazlitt, a renowned essayist and critic, and his father, William Hazlitt Sr., a Unitarian minister and writer. It also delves into the lives of other members of the family, including their wives, children, and other relatives.The book provides a detailed account of the family's literary and intellectual pursuits, as well as their social and political connections. It also explores the family's financial fortunes, including their investments and business ventures.Throughout the book, the author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other personal documents, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of the Hazlitt family and their place in literary and cultural history. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of literature, intellectual life, and social history in 18th and 19th century England, Ireland, and America.In Two Volumes.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.