Thomas De Quincey

Broschiertes Buch

Essays In Ancient History And Antiquities (1853)

Beschreibung

Essays in Ancient History and Antiquities is a collection of essays written by the English writer and essayist, Thomas De Quincey, and published in 1853. The book is a compilation of De Quincey's writings on ancient history and archaeology, covering a wide range of topics and periods, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the medieval period.The essays in the book are highly informative and provide a detailed insight into the various aspects of ancient history and antiquities. De Quincey's writing style is lucid and engaging, making the book an enjoyable read for both scholars and general readers interested in ancient history.Some of the essays in the book include ""The Greek Oracles"", ""The Sphinx's Riddle"", ""The Roman Wall"", ""The Essenes"", and ""The Pyramids"". Each essay is a standalone piece, but they are all connected by the common theme of ancient history and antiquities.Overall, Essays in Ancient History and Antiquities is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history and archaeology. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient civilizations and their customs, beliefs, and achievements.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.

Autor

Thomas De Quincey (1785-1859) was an English essayist, literary critic, and memoirist, best known for his work "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater." Born in Manchester, England, De Quincey was educated at Oxford University, but he left without earning a degree. In 1821, De Quincey published his most famous work, "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater," a memoir that described his experiences with opium addiction. The book was well-received and helped to establish De Quincey as a leading literary figure. De Quincey continued to write prolifically throughout his life, producing numerous essays and articles on a wide range of topics, including literature, philosophy, and politics. Despite his literary success, De Quincey struggled with financial problems throughout his life. He was often in debt and frequently moved from place to place, including spending several years living in Edinburgh. De Quincey died in 1859, at the age of 74. His work has had a lasting influence on English literature and has been praised for its imaginative power, its wit and intelligence, and its deep understanding of human psychology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 644
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Februar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 34mm
• Gewicht: 918g
• ISBN-13: 9781104052904
• ISBN-10: 1104052903
• Artikelnr.: 26039417