Publisher's Synopsis
On Murder Considered As One Of The Fine Arts And Other Related Texts is a collection of essays and articles written by Thomas De Quincey, a 19th-century English writer and essayist. The book includes the titular essay, which explores the aesthetic appeal of murder and the fascination it holds for some people. In addition to this essay, the book also contains other pieces by De Quincey that touch on related themes, such as his thoughts on the nature of crime and punishment, his reflections on the psychology of murderers, and his musings on the relationship between art and violence. Throughout the book, De Quincey's writing style is characterized by his wit, his erudition, and his ability to weave together philosophical reflections with vivid descriptions of real-life crimes and criminals. Overall, On Murder Considered As One Of The Fine Arts And Other Related Texts is a thought-provoking and engaging read for anyone interested in the darker side of human nature and the ways in which we make sense of violence and its place in society.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.
