Letters On Self Education With Hints On Style, And Dialogues On Political Economy (1861)

""Letters on Self Education with Hints on Style, and Dialogues on Political Economy"" is a book written by Thomas De Quincey in 1861. The book is a collection of letters and dialogues that provide insights into the author's views on self-education, writing style, and political economy. The first part of the book consists of a series of letters written by De Quincey to a young man seeking advice on how to educate himself. In these letters, De Quincey shares his own experiences and offers practical advice on how to read and study effectively. He also provides tips on how to improve one's writing style, including the use of metaphors and other rhetorical devices.The second part of the book contains a series of dialogues on political economy. These dialogues explore various economic theories and concepts, including supply and demand, free trade, and the role of government in the economy. De Quincey uses these dialogues to argue for a laissez-faire approach to economics, advocating for minimal government intervention in the economy.Overall, ""Letters on Self Education with Hints on Style, and Dialogues on Political Economy"" is a thought-provoking and informative book that provides valuable insights into the mind of one of the most influential writers and thinkers 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.