Essayist Collection (page 6)

Doctor Johnson in the ante-room of Lord Chesterfield, waiting for an audience, 1748. A critic, lexicographer, essayist, biographer and poet

Samuel Johnson, English man of letters, talking to Oliver Goldsmith, English author, c1755-1774
Samuel Johnson, English man of letters, talking to Oliver Goldsmith, English author, 1755-1774. A critic, lexicographer, essayist, biographer and poet

Samuel Johnson, 18th century English man of letters in his house off Fleet Street, London, 1852
Samuel Johnson, 18th century English man of letters in his house off Fleet Street, London, attended by his servant, Francis, and Mrs Williams, 1852

Samuel Johnson, English man of letters, 1756-1757. Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Samuel Johnson, English man of letters, 1756-1757. A critic, lexicographer, essayist, biographer and poet, Dr Johnson (1709-1784) was one of the oustanding personalities of 18th century Britain

Charles Lamb, English essayist, early 19th century. Lamb (1775-1834) used the pseudonym Elia. With his sister Mary he wrote Tales from Shakespeare (1807) for children

Charles Lamb, English essayist, c1880. Lamb (1775-1834) used the pseudonym Elia. With his sister Mary he wrote Tales from Shakespeare (1807) for children

James Beattie (1735-1803), Scottish poet, essayist and schoolmaster. He is shown holding his Essay on Truth (1770) attacking David Hume

Ricardo Palma (1833-1919). Peruvian author, scholar, librarian and politician. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

G. K. Chesterton
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936), English author, journalist and essayist. Chesterton was the author of some 63 books by the time of his death including biographies of Robert Browning

Aldous Huxley
English novelist and essayist Aldous Huxley (1894 - 1963). (Photo by Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1792 - 1822. English poet, dramatist, essayist, novelist. After a work by J. A
Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1792 - 1822. English poet, dramatist, essayist, novelist. After a work by J.A. Vinter from the painting by Alfred Clint

Sir Richard Steele, 1672 - 1729. English essayist, playwright and statesman. After an engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi from a work by Jonathan Richardson

Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, 1800 - 1859. British historian, Whig politician, essayist and reviewer. After a photograph by Antoine Claudet

Charles Baudelaire. Full name, Charles Pierre Baudelaire, 1821 - 1867. French poet, essayist and art critic. After a work by Felix Bracquemond

Bust of Plutarch, aka Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, c. 46 - 120 AD. Greek biographer and essayist
Bust of Plutarch, aka Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, c.46 - 120 AD. Greek biographer and essayist

Francisco Pi y Margall, 1824 - 1901. Politician, essayist and Spanish historian. From La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, published 1892

Ambroise Paul Toussaint Jules ValA©ry, 1871 - 1945. French poet, essayist, and philosopher
Ambroise Paul Toussaint Jules Valery, 1871 - 1945. French poet, essayist, and philosopher. After a contemporary print

Charles Pierre Baudelaire, 1821 - 1867. French poet, essayist and art critic. After a contemporary print

GA©rard de Nerval, 1808 - 1855, nom-de-plume of the French writer, poet
Gerard de Nerval, 1808 - 1855, nom-de-plume of the French writer, poet, essayist and translator Gerard Labrunie. After a contemporary print

Giacomo Taldegardo Francesco di Sales Saverio Pietro Leopardi, 1798 - 1837. Italian philosopher, poet, essayist and philologist. After a contemporary print

Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1798 - 1855. Polish poet, dramatist, essayist, publicist, translator, professor of Slavic literature and political activist. After a contemporary print

James Henry Leigh Hunt, 1784 - 1859, aka Leigh Hunt. English critic, essayist, poet, and writer. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Joseph Addison, 1672 - 1719. English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Jonathan Swift, 1667 - 1745. Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs)
Jonathan Swift, 1667 - 1745. Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet and cleric who became Dean of St Patricks Cathedral, Dublin

Thomas Carlyle, 1795 - 1881. Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Valentin Louis Georges EugAšne Marcel Proust, 1871 - 1922, also known as Marcel Proust. French novelist, critic, and essayist. After a contemporary print

Johan August Strindberg, 1849 - 1912. Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter. After a contemporary print; Sweden

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, 1821 - 1881, also known as Dostoyevsky. Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist and philosopher. After a contemporary print

Walter "Walt"Whitman, 1819 - 1892. American poet, essayist, and journalist. After a contemporary print
Walter " Walt" Whitman, 1819 - 1892. American poet, essayist, and journalist. After a contemporary print

Christian Johann Heinrich Heine, 1797 - 1856. German poet, journalist, essayist, and literary critic. After a contemporary print

Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1792 - 1822, English poet, dramatist, essayist, novelist. After a contemporary print

Samuel Johnson, 1709 - 1784, aka Dr. Johnson. English writer, poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer

The home of Samuel Johnson, 17 Gough Square, London, England, seen here in the 19th century. Samuel Johnson, 1709 - 1784, aka Dr. Johnson

Nab Cottage, Rydal, Cumbria, England, the home of David Hartley Coleridge, 1796 - 1849. English poet, biographer, essayist, and teacher. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c

Thoreaus birthplace, the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse in Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America. Henry David Thoreau, 1817 - 1862

Dr. Johnson reading the manuscript of The Vicar of Wakefield. Samuel Johnson, 1709 - 1784, aka Dr. Johnson. English writer, poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer

Samuel Johnson, 1709 - 1784, aka Dr. Johnson. English writer, poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. From London Pictures, published 1890

Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, 1844 - 1911. American author, essayist and activist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

David Hume, 1711 - 1776. Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Part Of A Letter Dated 14 June, 1737, From Jonathan Swift To Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl Of Orford. Jonathan Swift, 1667

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, 1874 A

Heinrich Heine, 1797 A

Thomas Carlyle, 1795

James Henry Leigh Hunt, 1784

Charles Lamb, 1775

Washington Irving, 1783

Herman Melville, 1819

Samuel Johnson, 1709 To 1784. British Author, Poet, Essayist, Moralist, Literary Critic, Biographer, Editor And Lexicographer. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

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Essayists are the literary architects of our thoughts and emotions, crafting words that resonate with readers across time and space. From George Orwell, the pseudonym of Eric Blair, to Borges, Jorge Luis, these essayists have left an indelible mark on literature. George Orwell's powerful voice echoed over the BBC airwaves in 1943 as he fearlessly spoke truth to power during a tumultuous era in London. His novels and essays continue to challenge societal norms and inspire critical thinking. Borges, an Argentinian poet turned essayist, wove intricate webs of imagination through his writings. With each word carefully chosen, he transported readers into surreal worlds where reality blurred with fiction. Charles Baudelaire's poetic prowess extended beyond verses; this French poet seamlessly transitioned into the realm of essay writing. His profound insights delved deep into human nature and society's underbelly. Leo Tolstoy may be renowned for his epic Russian novels like "War and Peace, " but his essays also showcased his philosophical musings on life's complexities. Through introspection and observation, Tolstoy offered profound wisdom that transcends borders. William Cobbett was not only an English political journalist but also a skilled essayist whose lithograph from the 19th century captures his influential presence. His sharp pen dissected social issues with precision while advocating for justice. Oscar Wilde exuded wit both in plays like "The Importance of Being Earnest" and in his captivating essays. This Irish playwright sat confidently in a chair while challenging societal conventions with every stroke of his pen. Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki brought Zen Buddhism to Western audiences through his insightful essays. As a Japanese author living amidst cultural exchange in 1960s Japan, Suzuki bridged Eastern philosophy with Western thought beautifully. Aldous Leonard Huxley explored dystopian futures through novels like "Brave New World, " but he was equally adept at crafting thought-provoking essays.