""Four English Humourists of the Nineteenth Century"" is a book written by William Samuel Lilly, originally published in 1895. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in January and February of the same year. The book focuses on four of the most prominent English humorists of the 19th century: Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Oliver Goldsmith, Charles Lamb, and Douglas Jerrold. The lectures explore the lives and works of these writers, analyzing their unique styles of humor and their contributions to English literature. Lilly's writing style is informative and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the humorists and their works. He delves into the historical context of the period, giving readers a glimpse into the social and cultural factors that shaped the humorists' writing. Overall, ""Four English Humourists of the Nineteenth Century"" is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature, humor, and cultural history. It is a timeless classic that continues to be relevant and entertaining today.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.