The Spirit of the Age: Or, Contemporary Portraits [By William Hazlitt.]

Focusing on key figures of the Romantic period, this collection offers a deep dive into the thoughts and styles of influential authors like Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Byron. Hazlitt's insightful and sometimes controversial critiques provide a vivid portrayal of the literary landscape of early 19th-century Britain, making it an essential read for those interested in the era's literature and cultural dynamics.