Reveries, Reviews, Recollections (1887)

by John Hunt

Book Overview

Reveries, Reviews, Recollections is a collection of essays and reflections written by John Hunt, an English writer and critic, and published in 1887. The book is divided into three sections, each containing a series of essays on various topics.The first section, Reveries, is a collection of personal reflections and musings on life, love, and nature. Hunt explores the beauty of the natural world and the complexities of human relationships, offering his own insights and observations on the meaning of life.The second section, Reviews, contains Hunt's critical reviews of various works of literature and art. He offers his opinions on the works of writers such as Charles Dickens and William Wordsworth, as well as artists like J.M.W. Turner and John Constable.The final section, Recollections, is a series of autobiographical essays in which Hunt reflects on his own life experiences. He discusses his childhood, his travels, and his encounters with various notable figures of his time, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Hazlitt.Throughout the book, Hunt's writing is characterized by his wit, insight, and erudition. His essays are both thought-provoking and entertaining, offering readers a unique perspective on the world around them. Reveries, Reviews, Recollections is a timeless work that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers today.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: 1437057586
• ISBN13: 9781437057584
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"