The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 11 (of 12)

This volume brings together a diverse set of William Hazlitt's shorter pieces that had never before been gathered in one place. The essays cover a wide range of subjects—from the nature of wit and the limits of self‑love to reflections on politics, art, and everyday life—offering the same keen insight and lively prose that made his larger works famous. An introductory essay provides context, while careful notes identify each piece and explain how it survived the author's lifetime.

Readers will encounter familiar themes, such as Hazlitt's sharp criticism of hypocrisy and his playful observations on fashion, as well as more obscure material like his musings on the Vatican and early thoughts on abstract ideas. Because many of these writings appear here for the first time, the collection feels like a fresh conversation with a 19th‑century mind still eager to probe the human condition. The book is an ideal companion for anyone who enjoys thoughtful, witty commentary on literature, society, and philosophy.