Personal Recollections Of Thomas De Quincey (1886)

By John Ritchie Findlay and John Ritchie 1824-1898 Findlay

Book Overview

Personal Recollections of Thomas De Quincey is a book written by John Ritchie Findlay and published in 1886. The book is a collection of personal memories and anecdotes about the life of Thomas De Quincey, a famous English essayist and literary critic of the 19th century. Findlay, who was a close friend of De Quincey, provides a unique insight into the personality and character of the writer, as well as his views on literature, politics, and society. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of De Quincey's life and work. Some of the topics covered in the book include De Quincey's childhood, his struggles with addiction, his relationships with other writers and intellectuals of his time, and his literary legacy. Overall, Personal Recollections of Thomas De Quincey is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of this important literary figure.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: 1166282848
• ISBN13: 9781166282844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"