Leigh Hunt

By Thomas Babington Macaulay

Book Overview

Leigh Hunt is a biography of the famous English writer, editor, and critic, James Henry Leigh Hunt, written by the renowned historian and essayist, Lord Macaulay. The book provides a detailed account of Hunt's life, from his early years as a struggling writer to his rise to fame as a leading literary figure in the Romantic era.Macaulay delves into Hunt's literary works, including his poetry, essays, and literary criticism, and explores his influence on the literary scene of his time. The book also sheds light on Hunt's personal life, including his relationships with other writers and his involvement in political and social issues of the day.Through his vivid and engaging prose, Macaulay paints a compelling portrait of Hunt as a complex and fascinating figure, whose life and works continue to captivate readers to this day. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the lives of its most influential figures.THIS 70 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Critical and Historical Essays: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V5, by Lord Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076618367X.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162902078
• ISBN13: 9781162902074
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"