Memorials and Other Papers — Complete

Memorials and Other Papers — Complete

by Thomas De Quincey
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Publication Date: 04/09/2022

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In 'Memorials and Other Papers — Complete,' Thomas De Quincey, the eminent English essayist, weaves a tapestry of rich intellectual and emotional reflections. De Quincey's work is a confluence of autobiographical narratives and sharp historical commentaries, delivered in a confessional and sometimes opium-tinted are. The collection exemplifies his ornate style and precision in language that positions him firmly within the Romantic tradition, yet ever so slightly on its periphery, as he brings an introspective depth akin to his contemporary, the introspective Wordsworth. The particular legacy these papers carry is emblematic of an era where prose became as poetically nuanced as the verse of the period. DigiCat Publishing's meticulous reproduction of De Quincey's oeuvre signifies a renewal of access and study into the less-trodden paths of literary giants.nThomas De Quincey is most famously known for his confessional masterpiece 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater,' through which his philosophical musings and personal history combine with the transcendental. His motivations for writing 'Memorials and Other Papers — Complete' likely spring from the same well of complex thoughts and memories that are both intricate and fraught with the vagaries of human experience. His past, shaped by a myriad encounters with the cultural and literal landscapes of Britain and his personal psychological odyssey, imprints upon this work a genuine scholarly merit. It contains the calculated rumination of a mind that has wandered through the terrains of the sublime and the melancholy.nFor the lover of English literature, 'Memorials and Other Papers — Complete' is a recommended journey through the quieter, yet no less profound, corridors of the Romantic period. This volume offers a resonant and timeless appeal for readers invested in exploring the depths of human consciousness and historical experience. De Quincey invites us into his meditative prose with a gaze that is both inward and sweeping over the vast expanses of human thought and emotion. As DigiCat Publishing presents this book not just as a text but as a historic artifact, it is not merely an addition to one's collection, but an embodiment of the literary spirit that continues to stir minds and hearts across generations.

ISBN:
8596547217206
8596547217206
Category:
Classic fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
04-09-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
Thomas De Quincey

Thomas De Quincey (1785 1859) was a journalist and author best known for Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, Suspiria de Profundis ' and The English Mail-Coach '.

His extraordinary and wide-ranging influence can be felt in authors from Baudelaire to J.G. Ballard, with the former describing him as one of the most original minds in England.

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