# Table-Talk — Character guide

> Key figures in Table-Talk by William Hazlitt.

- [William Hazlitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/william_hazlitt.md): The narrator and author, reflecting on art, literature, and society.
- [William Cobbett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/william_cobbett.md): A prominent political writer and reformer, frequently discussed by Hazlitt.
- [Sir Joshua Reynolds](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/sir_joshua_reynolds.md): Renowned painter and first president of the Royal Academy, subject of critical analysis.
- [John Cavanagh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/john_cavanagh.md): A famous fives player celebrated for his skill and character.
- [William Wordsworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/william_wordsworth.md): Leading Romantic poet, discussed in relation to poetry and genius.
- [Samuel Taylor Coleridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/samuel_taylor_coleridge.md): Poet and philosopher, a friend and frequent subject of Hazlitt's reflections.
- [Edmund Kean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/edmund_kean.md): Famous tragic actor of the era, praised for his powerful performances.
- [John Milton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/john_milton.md): Epic poet, frequently referenced in discussions of genius and literature.
- [William Shakespeare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/william_shakespeare.md): The Bard, a constant touchstone for Hazlitt's literary criticism.
- [Charles Lamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/charles_lamb.md): Essayist and friend of Hazlitt, mentioned in personal and literary contexts.
- [John Keats](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/john_keats.md): Young poet, mourned and discussed for his untimely death and talent.
- [Percy Bysshe Shelley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/percy_bysshe_shelley.md): Radical poet, mentioned in relation to his ideas and character.
- [Lord Byron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/lord_byron.md): Celebrated poet, referenced for his fame and literary influence.
- [Mr. Mounsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mounsey.md): A friend or acquaintance of Hazlitt, mentioned in personal anecdotes.
- [Gertrude](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/gertrude.md): A female figure addressed in a personal or literary context.
- [Mr. Fearn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_fearn.md): An acquaintance discussed in relation to character and philosophy.
- [Mr. Owen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_owen.md): Likely Robert Owen, social reformer, mentioned in passing.
- [George Canning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_canning.md): Politician and statesman, referenced in political commentary.
- [Mr. Mudford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_mudford.md): A writer or editor, mentioned in a critical context.
- [Janus Weathercock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/janus_weathercock.md): Pseudonymous critic, referenced in discussions of criticism.
- [Gandy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/gandy.md): An artist or acquaintance, mentioned in personal anecdotes.
- [Old Sarratt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/old_sarratt.md): A fives player or character from Hazlitt's sporting circle.
- [Dr. Whittle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/dr_whittle.md): A physician or acquaintance, mentioned in passing.
- [Mr. Perry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/poor_perry.md): A friend or journalist, mentioned in a personal context.
- [Edmund Burke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_burke.md): Politician and philosopher, referenced in political and aesthetic discussions.
- [Mrs. Siddons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mrs_siddons.md): Famous tragic actress, praised for her performances.
- [Thomas Paine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/thomas_paine.md): Political writer and revolutionary, referenced in political commentary.
- [David Hume](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/david_hume.md): Philosopher and historian, referenced in discussions of philosophy.
- [Mr. Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_taylor.md): An acquaintance or publisher, mentioned in personal contexts.
- [Duke of Wellington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/duke_of_wellington.md): Military hero and politician, compared to Cromwell.
- [Sir William](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/sir_william.md): A gentleman or acquaintance, mentioned in passing.
- [Samuel Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/samuel_johnson.md): Lexicographer and critic, frequently referenced in literary discussions.
- [Master Betty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/master_betty.md): Child actor who caused a sensation, discussed in theatrical contexts.
- [Oliver Goldsmith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/oliver_goldsmith.md): Writer and poet, referenced for his style and character.
- [Britton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/britton.md): An antiquary or acquaintance, mentioned in passing.
- [Miss Stephens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/miss_stephens.md): A singer or actress, mentioned in theatrical contexts.
- [Sir James Mackintosh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/sir_james_mackintosh.md): Philosopher and politician, referenced in intellectual discussions.
- [Martin Burney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/martin_burney.md): A friend of Hazlitt and Lamb, mentioned in personal anecdotes.
- [Mr. West](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_west.md): An artist or acquaintance, mentioned in passing.
- [Mr. Sharp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_sharp.md): An acquaintance, mentioned in personal contexts.
- [Abraham Tucker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/old_abraham_tucker.md): Philosopher and writer, referenced in philosophical discussions.
- [George Kirkpatrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/george_kirkpatrick.md): An acquaintance, mentioned in personal anecdotes.
- [Roger Kirkpatrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/roger_kirkpatrick.md): An acquaintance, mentioned in personal anecdotes.
- [Mr. Northcote](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_northcote.md): Painter and friend of Hazlitt, discussed in artistic contexts.
- [John Kemble](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/john_kemble.md): Famous actor, discussed in theatrical criticism.
- [Mr. Mathews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_mathews.md): An actor or acquaintance, mentioned in passing.
- [Leigh Hunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/leigh_hunt.md): Poet and essayist, friend of Hazlitt, mentioned in literary contexts.
- [Mr. Munden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/munden.md): Comic actor, praised for his expressive face and performances.
- [Mr. Claremont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_claremont.md): An acquaintance, mentioned in personal contexts.
- [Dr. Wolcot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/dr_wolcot.md): Satirist and writer (Peter Pindar), referenced in literary discussions.
- [Benjamin Constant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/benjamin_constant.md): French-Swiss writer and politician, referenced in passing.
- [Sister Mill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/sister_mill.md): A female acquaintance, addressed in a personal anecdote.
- [Robert Southey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_southey.md): Poet and historian, referenced in literary and political contexts.
- [Mr. Croker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_croker.md): Politician and writer, referenced in political commentary.
- [Mr. Montgomery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_montgomery.md): Poet or acquaintance, mentioned in passing.
- [William Pitt the Younger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mr_pitt.md): Prime Minister, referenced in political discussions.
- [Mr. Ayrton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/ayrton.md): An acquaintance, mentioned in personal contexts.
- [Mrs. Battle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/mrs_battle.md): A character from Lamb's essays, referenced in passing.
- [Jack Cavanagh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/jack_cavanagh.md): Another fives player, possibly related to John Cavanagh.
- [Tom Hill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/tom_hill.md): An acquaintance, mentioned in personal anecdotes.
- [Little Simmons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/table_talk_se/characters/little_simmons.md): A child or young person, mentioned in passing.

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