The Collected Writings Of Thomas De Quincey

The Collected Writings Of Thomas De Quincey London Reminiscences And Confessions Of An Opium-Eater V3

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The Collected Writings Of Thomas De Quincey: London Reminiscences And Confessions Of An Opium-Eater V3 is a book written by the famous English essayist and literary critic, Thomas De Quincey. This book is a collection of his writings that includes his London Reminiscences and Confessions Of An Opium-Eater. In this book, De Quincey shares his personal experiences and reflections on life in London during the 19th century. He talks about the city's history, culture, and people, as well as his own struggles with opium addiction. The London Reminiscences section of the book is a series of essays in which De Quincey describes his memories of London, including its architecture, streets, and landmarks. He also writes about his encounters with various people, including writers, politicians, and criminals.In the Confessions Of An Opium-Eater section, De Quincey provides a detailed account of his addiction to opium and the effects it had on his life. He describes the physical and psychological effects of the drug and his attempts to overcome his addiction.Overall, The Collected Writings Of Thomas De Quincey: London Reminiscences And Confessions Of An Opium-Eater V3 offers readers a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of England's most celebrated writers.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162928920
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 824.81
Language: English
Number of pages: 484
Weight: 639g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 24mm