Publisher's Synopsis
""Men, Women and Books"" is a collection of sketches, essays, and critical memoirs written by Leigh Hunt, a prominent English essayist and literary critic of the 19th century. This particular volume, the first of two, contains a selection of Hunt's uncollected prose writings. The pieces included in this book cover a wide range of topics, from literary criticism to social commentary to personal reflections. Hunt's writing is known for its wit, humor, and insightful observations, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in the literary and cultural landscape of 19th century England. Whether you're a fan of Hunt's work or simply interested in exploring the writings of a major literary figure, ""Men, Women and Books"" is a fascinating and engaging read.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.
