The book "The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Volume 08 (of 12)" collects a difficult and profound look at the literature, art and society of the famous English essayist and literary critic William Hazlitt. This volume collects his works, in which the author expresses his thoughts about literary works, personalities and events of his time. The reader will open pages that reflect Hazlitt's deep thoughts about how art combines with life, how literary masterpieces reflect the human soul, and what true beauty is. This book will be a fascinating window into the world of literary criticism of the 19th century, where great ideas and subtly reproduced passions are intertwined.