William Hazlitt — Lectures on the English Comic Writers

London, Taylor and Hessey, 1819. First edition. Hardback. The first edition of these fantastic eight literary essays by William Hazlitt, discussing various comical writers in English history. The first edition of this work.A selection of eight essays by William Hazlitt, studying various comical writers of English history.Discussing Shakespeare, Cowley, Hogarth, and more. Hazlitt was a noted essayist and literary critic, known as one of the greatest in the history of the English language.Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down.Four pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing and marks to the boards and spine. Some loss of paper to the spine and extremities. Spine label is a little worn. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with some spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .