Thomas De Quincey

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Literary Reminiscences V2

From The Autobiography Of An English Opium-Eater (1851)

Beschreibung

Literary Reminiscences V2: From The Autobiography Of An English Opium-Eater (1851) is a book written by Thomas De Quincey, a prominent English essayist and literary critic. The book is a collection of De Quincey's personal reflections on various literary figures and works that have influenced him throughout his life. The second volume of this book includes essays on Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth, and other notable poets and writers of the Romantic era. De Quincey provides insightful commentary on their works, as well as anecdotes and personal experiences that shed light on their personalities and creative processes. De Quincey's own experiences with opium addiction are also a recurring theme throughout the book, as he reflects on the impact that his drug use had on his writing and his relationships with other writers. Overall, Literary Reminiscences V2 offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a literary critic and opium addict, and provides valuable insights into the works of some of the most influential writers of the Romantic era.In Two Volumes.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: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 499g
• ISBN-13: 9781104143220
• ISBN-10: 1104143224
• Artikelnr.: 26447347