Literary Reminiscences V1: From The Autobiography Of An English Opium-Eater (1861)

By Thomas de Quincey, Thomas de Quincy, Thomas De Quincey, James Thomas Fields

Book Overview

Literary Reminiscences Volume 1 is a collection of essays written by Thomas De Quincey, a prominent English essayist and literary critic. The essays are taken from De Quincey's autobiography, An English Opium-Eater, and cover a wide range of topics related to literature and the arts. In these essays, De Quincey reflects on his own experiences as a reader and writer, as well as his interactions with other prominent literary figures of his time. He also offers his opinions on various works of literature, including the works of William Shakespeare, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and William Wordsworth. This volume provides an insightful look into the mind of one of England's most influential literary figures, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature.In Two 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: 1437130607
• ISBN13: 9781437130607
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"