Life Of Leigh Hunt

By William Cosmo Monkhouse

Book Overview

The book ""Life of Leigh Hunt"" by Cosmo Monkhouse is a detailed biography of the famous English essayist, poet, and critic, Leigh Hunt. The book provides a comprehensive account of Hunt's life, from his childhood and early years as a writer to his later years as a respected literary figure.Monkhouse delves into Hunt's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and fellow writers. He also explores Hunt's political views and his involvement in various social and political movements of his time.The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of Hunt's life, including his early years in London, his time in prison for criticizing the Prince Regent, and his later years as a literary critic and editor. Throughout the book, Monkhouse provides insightful analysis and commentary on Hunt's writing, highlighting his contributions to the literary world and his influence on other writers.Overall, ""Life of Leigh Hunt"" is a fascinating and informative biography that offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of England's most important literary figures.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: 1163606138
• ISBN13: 9781163606131
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"