Liber Amoris Or The New Pygmalion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162670799)

Liber Amoris Or The New Pygmalion is a book written by William Hazlitt. It is a memoir that tells the story of Hazlitt's infatuation with a young woman named Sarah Walker. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing Hazlitt's courtship of Walker and his attempts to win her affection. The second part of the book is a series of letters written by Hazlitt to Walker, in which he expresses his love and devotion to her.The title of the book is a reference to the Greek myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who falls in love with a statue he has created and prays to the gods to bring it to life. Hazlitt sees himself as a modern-day Pygmalion, trying to bring his beloved Sarah to life through his words and actions.Throughout the book, Hazlitt explores themes of love, desire, and obsession. He is unapologetic about his feelings for Sarah, even though she does not reciprocate his love. The book is a raw and honest account of Hazlitt's emotions, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a man consumed by love.Liber Amoris Or The New Pygmalion is a classic work of romantic literature, and it has been praised for its poetic language and emotional intensity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the psychology of love and the complexities of human relationships.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.

Author: William Hazlitt
ISBN-10: 1162670797
ISBN-13: 9781162670799
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.15d