| Author |
Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830 |
| Title |
Liber Amoris, Or, The New Pygmalion
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Christopher Hapka
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| Summary |
"Liber Amoris, Or, The New Pygmalion" by William Hazlitt is a romantic narrative, likely written in the early 19th century. The work explores themes of unrequited love and the emotional turmoil that accompanies deep attachments, centering around the complex relationship between the main character and a woman referred to as Sarah. Hazlitt's prose captures the nuances of longing, devotion, and torment, offering readers an intimate look at the struggles of the heart. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the context of the main character's experiences, which emerge from a romantic and painful relationship. The protagonist, referred to as H., has a profound attachment to Sarah, whom he recalls with idealization and despair. Their conversations reveal depths of emotion, where H. expresses his overwhelming feelings and fears of losing her, juxtaposed with his awareness of her reluctance to reciprocate his affection fully. Through dialogues filled with passion and vulnerability, Hazlitt sets the stage for a story steeped in longing, highlighting the protagonist's emotional conflicts and the impact of societal expectations on love. This opening portion establishes a poignant narrative where love is both an uplifting and a devastative force, inviting readers into a world of intimate and turbulent human emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830 -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Love-letters
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| Subject |
Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830 -- Relations with women
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| Subject |
Authors, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Imaginary letters
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2049 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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