Thomas De Quincey

Broschiertes Buch

The Art Of Conversation

And Other Papers (1863)

Beschreibung

""The Art of Conversation: And Other Papers"" is a collection of essays written by Thomas De Quincey and published in 1863. The book focuses on the art of conversation and how it can be used to connect with others, share ideas, and build relationships. In addition to the titular essay, the book includes other pieces on a variety of topics, including literature, politics, and philosophy. De Quincey was a prominent English essayist and literary critic, best known for his autobiographical work ""Confessions of an English Opium-Eater."" ""The Art of Conversation"" is a fascinating exploration of the power of language and the ways in which it can be used to create meaningful connections with others.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: 328
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 477g
• ISBN-13: 9781437314595
• ISBN-10: 1437314597
• Artikelnr.: 25872752