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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

George Colman The Elder, 1732 To 1794. English Dramatist And Essayist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Bonnell Thornton, 1725 To 1768. English Poet, Essayist And Critic. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Jean De La Bruy

Joseph Addison, 1672 To 1719. English Essayist, Poet, Playwright And Politician. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Vicesimus Knox, 1752 To 1821. English Essayist And Minister. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Jonathan Swift, 1667 To 1745. Anglo-Irish Satirist, Essayist, Political Pamphleteer, Poet And Cleric Who Became Dean Of St. Patricks Cathedral, Dublin. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Signature Of Thomas Carlyle, 1795 To 1881. Scottish Satirical Writer, Essayist, Historian And Teacher. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Thomas Carlyle, 1795 To 1881. Scottish Satirical Writer, Essayist, Historian And Teacher. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Samuel Johnson, 1709 To 1784. English Author, Poet, Essayist, Moralist, Literary Critic, Biographer, Editor And Lexicographer. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R

Plutarch, Born Plutarchos Then, On His Becoming A Roman Citizen, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, C. Ad 46 To 120. Greek Historian, Biographer, Essayist, And Middle Platonist

William Hazlitt 1778 To 1830 English Writer From An Early Twentieth Century Book

Thomas Carlyle 1795 To 1881 Scottish Born Historian And Essayist

Sir Richard Steele, 1672-1729. English Essayist Playwright And Statesman. 19Th Print Engraved By T. Bragg From The Painting By J. Richardson

Charles Lamb Aged 23, Penname Elia 1775-1834 English Essayist. From The Drawing By Robert Hancock From The Book The Life Of Charles Lamb Volume I By E V Lucas Published 1905

James Henry Leigh Hunt Aged 44, 1784-1859. British Poet, Essayist And Editor.Engraved By H Meyer After J Hayter From The Book The Life Of Charles Lamb Volume I By E V Lucas Published 1905

Charles Lamb In His Thirtieth Year, In The Dress Of A Venetian Senator. Penname Elia 1775-1834 English Essayist. From The Painting By William Hazlitt

Samuel Johnson 1709-1784. English Poet, Critic, Essayist And Lexicographer. From The Book " Gallery Of Portraits" Published London 1833

Matthew Arnold, 1822-1888. English Poet, Essayist And Critic. From The Book The International Library Of Famous Literature.Published In London 1900. Volume I

Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881. Scottish-Born English Historian And Essayist. From The Book The French Revolution By Thomas Carlyle. Published London, 1894

Thomas Carlyle, Signature. 1795-1881. Scottish-Born English Historian And Essayist. From The Book The French Revolution By Thomas Carlyle. Published London, 1894

Roger Williams Sheltered By The Narragansetts Roger Williams C. 1603 - 1683 English Essayist Clergyman Pamphleteeer And
Roger Williams Sheltered By The Narragansetts Roger Williams C.1603 - 1683 English Essayist Clergyman Pamphleteeer And Religious Writer Founder Of The Colony Of Rhode Island From A 19Th Century Print

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson, 1850-1894. Scottish Novelist, Essayist And Poet. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, Scottish, Volume 10

John Wilson (Christopher North) 1785-1854. Scottish Reviewer & Essayist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, Scottish, Volume 10

Oliver Goldsmith, 1730-1774. Anglo-Irish Playwright, Novelist, Poet And Essayist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, Irish And Overseas, Volume 11"

Charles Lamb, (Penname Elia) 1775-1834. English Essayist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, English, Volume 7

Sir Thomas Browne, 1605-1682. English Doctor And Essayist. From The Book Religio Medici By Sir Thomas Browne, Published 1881

Wilhelm Richard Wagner, 1813-1883, In 1850. German Composer, Music Theorist, And Essayist. From A Drawing By Lehmann

James Boswell, 1740-1795. Scottish Lawyer And Essayist. Engraved By J. W. Cook
James Boswell, 1740-1795. Scottish Lawyer And Essayist. Engraved By J.W.Cook

Francis Bacon 1St Viscount St Alban 1561 To 1626. English Lawyer Statesman Essayist And Philosopher. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Sir William Temple 1St Baronet 1628 - 1699 British Statesman And Essayist From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Dr Samuel Johnson 1709-1784 English Poet Critic Essayist And Lexicographer In The Ante-Room Of Lord Chesterfield 1694-1773 Statesman And Man Of Letters From Old Englands Worthies By Lord Brougham And

Joseph Addison 1672-1719 English Essayist Poet And Statesman From Old Englands Worthies By Lord Brougham And Others Published London Circa 1880 s

Edward Everett, 1794-1865, American Orator, Essayist, Diplomatist And Statesman. From The Book The Drawing-Room Portrait Gallery Of Eminent Personages Volume 2. Published In London 1859

Fisher Ames 1758-1808. American Essayist, Lawyer And Federalist Politician. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Thomas Carlyle, 1795 - 1881. Scottish Philosopher, Satirical Writer, Essayist, Historian And Teacher. After The Painting By James Mcneill Whistler. From Bibbys Annual, Published 1915

Paradise Lost by John Milton (1608-1674)
John Milton (1608-1674). English poet. Paradise Lost, 1667. Title cover of an edition printed in London, 1727. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Caricature of Oscar Wilde, Irish poet and playwright
Caricature of Oscar Fingal O Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854-1900), Irish poet, novelist, essayist and playwright. 1881

Ralph Waldo Emerson portrait, standing. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portait

Addison / Thomson / Thurston
JOSEPH ADDISON English essayist, poet and statesman

Portrait of August Strindberg (1849-1912) by Carl Larsson
August Strindberg (1849-1912). Swedish writer. Portrait by Carl Larsson (1853-1919), 1899. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Booklet cover, George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Are We Heading For War? published by the Labour Party in 1934. Date: circa 1933

Home of poet Leigh Hunt, Chelsea, London, England
The Home of James Henry Leigh Hunt (19 October 1784 28 August 1859), best known as Leigh Hunt, was an English critic, essayist, poet, and writer and central figure of the English Romantic Movement

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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.