000 02544cam a22003133u 4500
001 23788
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133539.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aDe Quincey, Thomas,
_d1785-1859
245 1 4 _aThe Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-09
508 _aProduced by Robert Connal, Marcia Brooks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://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)
520 _a"The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and writings edited from the original manuscripts, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This volume includes various contemplations on themes such as suffering, childhood, and the human condition, showcasing De Quincey's nuanced philosophical perspectives and imaginative storytelling. Topics range from autobiographical reflections to broader philosophical inquiries, offering readers a deep dive into De Quincey’s introspective literary style. The opening of the collection sets the stage with a general introduction, emphasizing the diverse nature of De Quincey's writings and their value to understanding his thought processes. The text introduces some key essays, such as "Suspiria de Profundis," which explores the relationship between suffering and the development of intellect and spirit. There is a discussion of how personal suffering can reveal profound truths about human existence, and introductory excerpts suggest a blend of poetic language with philosophical inquiry. Additionally, the initial pieces touch on the inner life of children and the profound impact of solitary experiences, indicating the thematic focus on introspection and the exploration of deeper human emotions throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish essays
700 1 _aJapp, Alexander H.
_q(Alexander Hay),
_d1839-1905
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23788
999 _c64820
_d64820