Publisher's Synopsis
Dr. Samuel Parr: Or Whiggism In Its Relations To Literature, And Other Writings is a book written by Thomas De Quincey in 1862. The book is a collection of essays and articles written by De Quincey about Dr. Samuel Parr, a well-known Whig politician and scholar of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book explores the relationship between Parr's political beliefs and his literary works, as well as his impact on the literary culture of his time. De Quincey also discusses Parr's personal life, including his relationships with other writers and his role in the political and intellectual debates of his era. In addition to the essays on Parr, the book includes a number of other writings by De Quincey, including essays on literary criticism, political philosophy, and personal reflections on his own life and experiences. Overall, Dr. Samuel Parr: Or Whiggism In Its Relations To Literature, And Other Writings provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most important figures in the intellectual history of the early 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.
