Publisher's Synopsis
Literary Reminiscences: From The Autobiography Of An English Opium-Eater is a book written by Thomas De Quincey and published in 1876. The book is a collection of essays and memoirs that reflect on De Quincey's life as a writer and his experiences in the literary world. The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on De Quincey's early life and his introduction to literature. He describes his childhood in Manchester, his love for books, and his introduction to the works of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The second part of the book is devoted to De Quincey's experiences as a writer. He writes about his struggles with opium addiction, his time as a journalist, and his friendships with other writers such as Charles Lamb and William Hazlitt. The final part of the book is a series of essays on various literary topics. De Quincey writes about the works of Shakespeare, Milton, and Pope, as well as the art of criticism and the nature of poetry. Throughout the book, De Quincey's prose is elegant and insightful, offering a unique perspective on the literary world of his time. Literary Reminiscences is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of English literature or the life of one of its most famous writers.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.
