Writings; Volume 8

Writings; Volume 8

Thomas De Quincey

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781279525913
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This volume presents a collection of writings by Thomas De Quincey, a prominent figure in 19th-century English literature. Celebrated for his insightful essays and autobiographical works, De Quincey’s prose is marked by its distinctive style and intellectual depth. Volume 8 offers readers a comprehensive look into his diverse literary contributions. Explore a range of topics through De Quincey’s unique perspective, reflecting the literary and cultural landscape of his time. Ideal for enthusiasts of English literature and those interested in the intellectual currents of the 19th century, this collection showcases the enduring appeal of De Quincey’s work.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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