Thomas De Quincey

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Last Days Of Immanuel Kant, And Other Writings (1862)

Beschreibung

The Last Days of Immanuel Kant and Other Writings is a collection of essays and articles written by the British author and essayist Thomas De Quincey. The book was first published in 1862 and contains a variety of works, including De Quincey's famous essay on the last days of the philosopher Immanuel Kant.In this essay, De Quincey provides a vivid and detailed account of Kant's final days, including his declining health and mental state. He also explores Kant's philosophical ideas and their impact on the world of philosophy.The book also includes other essays and articles by De Quincey, such as ""The English Mail-Coach"" and ""On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts."" These works cover a range of topics, from the history of transportation to the aesthetics of murder.Overall, The Last Days of Immanuel Kant and Other Writings is a fascinating and thought-provoking collection of essays that offers insights into the life and work of one of the greatest philosophers of all time, as well as the mind of one of the most influential writers of the 19th century.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: 350
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Oktober 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 508g
• ISBN-13: 9781120311108
• ISBN-10: 1120311101
• Artikelnr.: 27857457