English Essayists: A Reader�������s Handbook is a book written by William Hawley Davis and published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of English essayists, providing readers with an in-depth analysis of the works of various essayists from different periods of English literature. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of English essay writing, tracing its origins from the early 16th century to the present day. The author discusses the different styles, themes, and techniques used by essayists throughout the centuries, and how these have evolved over time.The second part of the book is a detailed analysis of the works of some of the most prominent English essayists, including Francis Bacon, Samuel Johnson, Charles Lamb, William Hazlitt, and Matthew Arnold, among others. The author provides a critical evaluation of their works, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and contributions to the development of the English essay.English Essayists: A Reader�������s Handbook is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as for anyone interested in the history and development of the English essay. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy to understand and follow, and is a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating subject.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.