Publisher's Synopsis
Literary Reminiscences: From The Autobiography Of An English Opium-Eater is a collection of essays by Thomas De Quincey, originally published in 1876. The book is a reflection on De Quincey's life as a writer and his experiences in the literary world. It includes essays on various writers, including William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Charles Lamb, as well as De Quincey's own experiences as a writer and opium addict. The essays are written in De Quincey's unique and highly personal style, and offer a fascinating insight into the life and mind of one of the most important literary figures of the 19th century. Literary Reminiscences is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the literary culture of the 19th century.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.
