Thomas De Quincey

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These papers I am anxious to put into the hands of your house, and, so far as regards the U.S., of your house exclusively; not with any view to further emolument, but as an acknowledgment of the services which you have already rendered me; namely, first, in having brought together so widely scattered a collection-a difficulty which in my own hands by too painful an experience I had found from nervous depression to be absolutely insurmountable; secondly, in having made me a participator in the pecuniary profits of the American edition, without solicitation or the shadow of any expectation on my part, without any legal claim that I could plead, or equitable warrant in established usage, solely and merely upon your own spontaneous motion. Some of these new papers, I hope, will not be without their value in the eyes of those who have taken an interest in the original series. But at all events, good or bad, they are now tendered to the appropriation of your individual house, the Messrs. TICKNOR & FIELDS, according to the amplest extent of any power to make such a transfer that I may be found to possess by law or custom in America. I wish this transfer were likely to be of more value. But the veriest trifle, interpreted by the spirit in which I offer it, may express my sense of the liberality manifested throughout this transaction by your honorable house. Ever believe me, my dear sir, Your faithful and obliged, THOMAS DE QUINCEY.

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Thomas De Quincey, born in Manchester in 1785, was an English essayist and literary critic renowned for his evocative prose. After attending prestigious schools, he enrolled at Oxford's Worcester College in 1803 but left without earning a degree. During his time at Oxford, De Quincey developed a profound admiration for the Romantic poets, particularly William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.¿In 1809, De Quincey moved to Grasmere in the Lake District, immersing himself in the literary circle of the Lake Poets. His personal struggles with opium addiction culminated in the publication of Confessions of an English Opium-Eater in 1821, a work that brought him immediate fame. Beyond his confessions, De Quincey contributed essays and articles to various periodicals, showcasing his versatility as a writer.¿Despite his literary achievements, De Quincey faced financial difficulties throughout his life, often exacerbated by his opium dependency. He spent his later years in Edinburgh, where he continued to write prolifically until his death in 1859. De Quincey's works have left an indelible mark on English literature, influencing subsequent generations of writers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: anboco
• Seitenzahl: 1114
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. September 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783736413986
• Artikelnr.: 46444379