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On Reading Old Books by William Hazlitt Summary
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William Hazlitt, a prominent essayist and critic of the Romantic era, articulates his profound appreciation for reading old books in his essay titled “On Reading Old Books.” He contrasts the familiar comfort of revisiting established literary works with the uncertainty and potential disappointment of exploring new ones. Hazlitt finds solace and reassurance in the predictability Read.
