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Thomas De Quincey
Offers an account of the pleasures and pains of worshipping at the ‘Church of Opium’. This autobiography of addiction hauntingly describes the author’s surreal visions and hallucinatory nocturnal wanderings through…
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Thomas de Quincey
In "On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts," Thomas De Quincey presents a satirical examination of the nature of murder and its perception within society. De Quincey uses…
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.
"Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers" by Thomas De Quincey is a captivating blend of autobiographical reflection, literary criticism, and personal confession. Through a series of essays and memoirs, De Quincey delves…
"Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers Volume I" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of diverse essays showcasing De Quincey's literary prowess and profound insights into English literature. Spanning various genres…
"Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers Volume II" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of diverse essays showcasing De Quincey's literary prowess and profound insights into English literature. Spanning various genres…
Inspired by the writings of Ehregott Andreas Wasianski, a close friend and disciple of Immanuel Kant when he approached the end of his life, this biography offers readers a glimpse…
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Describing the surreal hallucinations, insomnia and nightmarish visions he experienced while consuming daily large amounts of laudanum, De Quincey’s account of the pleasures and pains of opium forged a link…
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Alexander Hay Japp
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Thomas De Quincey was an English essayist, best known for his memoir Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. In this book, Alexander Japp explores De Quincey's life, his work, and includes…
The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey-Vol. 1; With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that…
The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey, Vol. 2; With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so…
Alexander Hay Japp's biography of Thomas De Quincey offers a detailed account of the author's life and works. De Quincey is best known for his autobiographical Confessions of an English…
This collection includes a variety of essays by Thomas De Quincey, an English writer and essayist of the nineteenth century. De Quincey is best known for his autobiographical works and…
One of the great literary figures of the 19th century, Thomas De Quincey is best known for his groundbreaking essays on opium addiction and literary criticism. This volume collects De…
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have…
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An essential collection for fans of literature and philosophy, The Works of Thomas de Quincey features some of the author's most influential and insightful essays, including his famous account of…
Barry Symonds
Thomas De Quincey (1785-1859) is considered one of the most important English prose writers of the early-19th century
Dive into the mind of the infamous author Thomas De Quincey with his work 'The Caesars'. A mesmerizing look at Roman history with De Quincey's unique and masterful prose.
This…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…
Discover the lesser-known works of Thomas De Quincey through this collection of uncollected writings. From essays to memoirs, his diverse style and subject matter offer a fascinating glimpse into the…
This collection of essays by the legendary English essayist Thomas De Quincey provides a fascinating insight into his dark and imaginative mind. With a particular focus on Gothic horror and…
A collection of diverse and insightful essays by the renowned writer and critic, Thomas De Quincey. Spanning a wide range of topics, from art and literature to philosophy and history…
