Autobiographical Sketches

Autobiographical Sketches is a memoir written by Thomas De Quincy, a prominent English essayist, who is best known for his work ""Confessions of an English Opium-Eater"". In this book, Quincy provides an intimate account of his life, starting from his childhood in rural England to his later years as a literary figure in London. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period or event in Quincy's life. The first chapter describes his early years, including his relationship with his family and his struggles with poverty. The subsequent chapters cover his time at Oxford University, his experiences with opium addiction, and his relationships with other writers and intellectuals of his time. Throughout the book, Quincy reflects on his personal and intellectual development, offering insights into his creative process and his views on literature, politics, and society. He also provides vivid descriptions of the places he lived and visited, including London, Edinburgh, and the Lake District. Overall, Autobiographical Sketches is a fascinating and engaging memoir that offers readers a glimpse into the life of one of the most influential writers of the 19th century.Reflecting upon the evils which befell me, and the gross mismanagement, under my guardians, of my small fortune, and that of my brothers and sisters, it has often occurred to me that so important an office, which, from the time of Demosthenes, has been proverbially maladministered, ought to be put upon a new footing, plainly guarded by a few obvious provisions. As under the Roman laws, for a long period, the guardian should be made responsible in law, and should give security from the first for the due performance of his duties.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.