De Quincey: English Men Of Letters
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De Quincey: English Men Of Letters is a biographical book written by David Masson about the life and works of Thomas De Quincey, a prominent English writer and essayist of the 19th century. The book explores De Quincey's early life, his struggles with addiction, and his literary career, including his famous work Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. Masson delves into De Quincey's personal life, as well as his relationships with other literary figures of the time, such as William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The book also examines De Quincey's influence on the Romantic literary movement and his contribution to the development of the essay as a literary genre. Overall, De Quincey: English Men Of Letters provides a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of one of the most significant writers 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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1432633732
ISBN13:9781432633738
Release Date:June 2007
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.69 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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