Thomas De Quincey

Broschiertes Buch

Narrative And Miscellaneous Papers Vol II

Beschreibung

Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers V2 is a collection of essays and writings by Thomas De Quincey, a prominent English writer and essayist of the 19th century. This volume includes a variety of pieces, ranging from personal narratives to literary criticism and social commentary. Some of the notable works in this collection include ""The English Mail-Coach"", a vivid account of a journey by mail coach, and ""On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts"", a satirical essay on the fascination with murder in popular culture. Other essays explore topics such as the nature of dreams, the works of Shakespeare, and the history of the Roman Empire. With his distinctive style and insightful observations, De Quincey offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of his time.Heavy, indeed, are the arrears still due to philosophic curiosity on the real merits, and on the separate merits, of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Coleridge as a poet--Coleridge as a philosopher! How extensive are those questions, if those were all! and upon neither question have we yet any investigation--such as, by compass of views, by research, or even by earnestness of sympathy with the subject, can, or ought to satisfy, a philosophic demand. Blind is that man who can persuade himself that the interest in Coleridge, taken as a total object, is becoming an obsolete interest.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: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 327g
• ISBN-13: 9781419136603
• ISBN-10: 1419136607
• Artikelnr.: 21832510