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In Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits, William Hazlitt masterfully captures the essence of his era through insightful monographs on a constellation of literary luminaries. Meet the likes of Jeremy Bentham, the architect of utilitarian philosophy, and William Godwin, who elevated morality beyond human reach. Delve into the minds of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Edward Irving, and Sir Walter Scott, as Hazlitt reveals their distinct contributions to literature and society. From the eloquence of Thomas Campbell, known for Pleasures of Hope, to the impactful thoughts of William Wordsworth and...

In Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography, Laurence Oliphant—a multifaceted author, globe-trotter, diplomat, and mystic—invites us into the intriguing social tapestry of 1865 London. Writing under the witty pseudonym Lord Frank Vanecourt, he shares a delightful mélange of stories from his encounters with both the illustrious and the obscure within the exclusive enclave of Piccadilly W1. Guided by the spiritualist prophet Thomas Lake Harris, Oliphant’s reflections offer a captivating glimpse into a world that is both familiar and extraordinary. (Introduction by Nigel Carrington)