Beauties

Beauties

Thomas De Quincey

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781148160238
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'Beauties' is a collection of essays and biographical sketches by the celebrated English author Thomas De Quincey. Known for his unique prose style and insightful observations, De Quincey delves into a range of subjects, offering readers a glimpse into the lives and works of various figures he admired. This collection showcases De Quincey’s talent for blending personal reflection with literary analysis, making it a valuable resource for students of literature and those interested in 19th-century intellectual history.Including essays on literature and insightful biographical pieces, 'Beauties' reflects De Quincey’s broad intellectual curiosity and enduring influence on the essay form. This volume offers a rich and engaging reading experience for both seasoned scholars and new readers interested in exploring the works of one of the Romantic era’s most distinctive voices.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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