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Alongside whom is Hazlitt considered one of the greatest essayists?

  • George Orwell

  • Thomas Hardy

  • Oscar Wilde

  • Charles Dickens

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Alongside George Orwell, William Hazlitt is considered one of the greatest essayists. Both men are noted for their sharp wit, keen insight into human nature, and eloquent writing style. Hazlitt's essays are often humorous and satirical, while Orwell's are more political and polemical. However, both men share a common commitment to truth and honesty, and their work continues to be read and admired by readers around the world.
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