02263cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500560014826400510020430000470025533600260030233700260032833800360035450000310039050801110042152012260053253400450175865300390180365300340184270000300187685600430190642909UtSlPG20260610134000.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aDe Quincey, Thomas,d1785-185914aThe Collected Writing of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. II 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2013-06-10 aProduced by Les Galloway, Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"The Collected Writing of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. II" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of autobiographical writings and literary reminiscences, likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues De Quincey's personal narrative, offering insights into his experiences at Oxford and his reflections on notable literary figures of his time, particularly those associated with the Lake District. It provides a unique perspective on the intersection of personal histories and literary contexts in the early 19th century. The opening of the volume begins with De Quincey's arrival in Oxford during the winter of 1803, as he reflects on the significance of this chapter in his life, filled with aspirations for academic achievement. He shares his observations of university life and the cultural atmosphere, contrasting it with his earlier experiences. De Quincey discusses his initial struggles with poverty and the social dynamics of being a student among the wealthier classes. He provides an in-depth look at the structure and discipline of Oxford, highlighting both the challenges and the intellectual pursuits that shaped his formative years at the university. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish literature -- 19th century aDe Quincey, Thomas, 1785-18591 aMasson, David,d1822-190740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42909