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The Posthumous Works Of Thomas De Quincey (1891)

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The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays, articles, and literary criticism written by the famous English essayist and literary critic Thomas De Quincey. The book was published in 1891, several years after De Quincey's death, and includes previously unpublished material as well as some of his most well-known works.The collection is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of De Quincey's writing. The first section includes essays on literary criticism, including his famous essay ""On the Knocking at the Gate in Macbeth."" The second section includes essays on history and politics, including his thoughts on the French Revolution and the English monarchy.The third section includes essays on biography and autobiography, including his account of his own life and his reflections on the lives of other famous writers. The fourth section includes essays on philosophy and religion, including his thoughts on the nature of consciousness and the existence of God.Throughout the book, De Quincey's distinctive style and wit are on full display, as he explores a wide range of topics with insight and intelligence. The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey is a fascinating collection that offers a unique perspective on the literary and intellectual world of the 19th century.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164023524
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 276
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x15 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 372 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays, articles, and literary criticism written by the famous English essayist and literary critic Thomas De Quincey. The book was published in 1891, several years after De Quincey's death, and includes previously unpublished material as well as some of his most well-known works.The collection is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of De Quincey's writing. The first section includes essays on literary criticism, including his famous essay ""On the Knocking at the Gate in Macbeth."" The second section includes essays on history and politics, including his thoughts on the French Revolution and the English monarchy.The third section includes essays on biography and autobiography, including his account of his own life and his reflections on the lives of other famous writers. The fourth section includes essays on philosophy and religion, including his thoughts on the nature of consciousness and the existence of God.Throughout the book, De Quincey's distinctive style and wit are on full display, as he explores a wide range of topics with insight and intelligence. The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey is a fascinating collection that offers a unique perspective on the literary and intellectual world of the 19th century.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.

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