The Works Of Thomas De Quincey: Autobiographic Sketches V14

By Thomas de Quincey

Book Overview

The Works Of Thomas De Quincey: Autobiographic Sketches V14 is a book written by Thomas De Quincey. It is a collection of autobiographical essays that provide an insight into the life of the author. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a particular period in De Quincey's life. The essays in the book are written in a highly descriptive and engaging style, which makes them a pleasure to read. They cover a wide range of topics, including De Quincey's childhood, his experiences at school, his travels, and his literary career. One of the highlights of the book is De Quincey's account of his addiction to opium, which he wrote about in his famous work, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. In this book, he provides a more detailed and personal account of his struggles with addiction and the impact it had on his life.Overall, The Works Of Thomas De Quincey: Autobiographic Sketches V14 is an insightful and engaging collection of essays that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important literary figures of the 19th century.In 16 Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162942924
• ISBN13: 9781162942926
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"