Thomas De Quincey

Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers" by Thomas De Quincey is a captivating blend of autobiographical reflection, literary criticism, and personal confession. Through a series of essays and memoirs, De Quincey delves into the depths of his own psyche while offering insightful analyses of literature and society. His prose style, characterized by its elegance and richness, serves as a vehicle for exploring themes of Romanticism and Victorian literature, all against the backdrop of 19th-century ENG society. De Quincey's candid confessions about his struggles with opium addiction provide a poignant backdrop to his literary musings, adding a layer of psychological depth to the work. Interspersed with personal anecdotes and biographical sketches, these narratives offer readers a glimpse into the inner workings of a brilliant yet tormented mind. Throughout the collection, De Quincey demonstrates his mastery of literary analysis, seamlessly blending personal experience with scholarly insight. "Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers" stands as a testament to the enduring power of ENG literature and the profound impact of one man's journey through addiction, introspection, and literary exploration.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789363055674
• Artikelnr.: 73570803

Autorenporträt

Thomas Penson De Quincey was an English author, philosopher, and literary critic who lived from August 15, 1785, to December 8, 1859. His most famous work is Confessions of an English Opium-Eater (1821). Many experts say that De Quincey started the tradition of writing about addiction in the West when he published this book. His home address at birth was 86 Cross Street, Manchester, Lancashire. His father was a wealthy businessman who liked reading. The family moved to The Farm soon after Thomas was born, and then to Greenheys, a bigger country house in Chorlton-On-Medlock, which is close to Manchester. He died three years before his mother, Elizabeth Penson, changed her name to De Quincey in 1796. Her old name was Thomas Quincey. His mother moved to Bath that same year and put him in King Edward's School. The child was weak and sick. He spent most of his childhood alone, and when his older brother William came home, he made a lot of noise. Even though De Quincey's mother was smart and had a strong personality, she seems to have made her children more afraid than loved.