hazlitt

Thân thiện

A student reads an essay by Hazlitt in the library.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A person's name: "Hazlitt" refers to William Hazlitt, a prominent English essayist and literary critic who lived from 1778 to 1830. He is known for his insightful and influential writings on literature, art, drama, and philosophy.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We studied an essay by Hazlitt in our Romantic literature class.
  • Hazlitt's criticism of Shakespeare is still widely read today.

Advanced Usage

• "Hazlittian" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style, ideas, or critical approach of William Hazlitt.
  • The reviewer's sharp, personal prose was distinctly Hazlittian.

Variants and Related Words

• Hazlittian (adj): Pertaining to William Hazlitt or his style of writing.
  • His essays have a Hazlittian clarity and force.

Synonyms

• Essayist: A writer of essays.
• Critic: A person who judges the merits of literary or artistic works.

Related Phrases

• In the tradition of Hazlitt: Describing literary criticism or essays that follow the personal, vigorous, and perceptive style associated with William Hazlitt.
  • His work is firmly in the tradition of Hazlitt.

Học thuật

Noun

1. English essayist and literary critic (1778-1830)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Hazlitt
• William Hazlitt