This edition contains some well-known essays, such as The Indian Jugglers and The Fight, but also some lesser known writings on politics, philosophy, and culture.

The book contains profiles of some of the most notable literary and cultural figures of the time, including poets, novelists, politicians, and artists.

First published in the year 1818, th epresent book 'LECTURES ON THE ENGLISH POETS' is a copilation of a lecture series delivered by WILLIAM HAZLITT on the subject of European poetry from Chaucer and Spencer to the poets of the early 19th ...