The De Quincey, Thomas 1785-1859 creator Japp, Alexander H. (Alexander Hay) 1839-1905 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 2" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays that was published in the late 19th century. This volume offers critical, historical, biographical, philosophical, imaginative, and humorous insights, particularly focusing on conversations with notable figures like Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The essays reflect De Quincey's deep engagement with philosophical ideas and literary criticism, making it a valuable read for those interested in 19th-century thought and its leading intellectuals. The beginning of this work introduces the thematic foundations through a preface and detailed introductions to each essay, guiding readers into De Quincey's contemplative style. He explores the nature of conversation, particularly critiquing the conversational style of Coleridge, emphasizing the traits of disputation and interruption that often mar discussions. De Quincey's analysis is not only a reflection on Coleridge's dialogue but also serves as a broader commentary on social discourse, setting the stage for deeper explorations of individual essays that follow, each addressing various historical and literary topics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-06-30 Produced by Robert Connal, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.) Original publication data not identified English essays PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25940 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25940 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133609.0 25940