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""Sketches in Biography: Designed to Show the Influence of Literature on Character and Happiness"" is a book written by John Clayton and published in 1825. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of various individuals who have been influenced by literature in their lives. The author aims to show how literature can shape a person's character and contribute to their overall happiness.The book contains 12 chapters, each focusing on a different individual who has been impacted by literature. Some of the individuals featured in the book include John Milton, Samuel Johnson, and William Cowper. Each chapter provides a brief biography of the individual, their literary works, and how their writings have influenced their own lives and the lives of others.The author also includes his own thoughts on the importance of literature and how it can contribute to a person's happiness. He argues that literature can provide comfort, inspiration, and guidance in difficult times, and can help individuals develop their own moral principles.Overall, ""Sketches in Biography"" is a thought-provoking book that explores the relationship between literature, character, and happiness. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the power of literature to shape our lives and influence our worldviews.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.