De Quincey (1904)

De Quincey is a biography of the 19th-century English essayist and opium addict Thomas De Quincey, written by Henry Stephens Salt and originally published in 1904. The book explores De Quincey's life, from his early years growing up in Manchester to his later years as a literary figure in London. Salt delves into De Quincey's struggles with addiction, his relationships with other writers and intellectuals of his time, and his literary legacy. The biography also includes excerpts from De Quincey's writings, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of his unique style and perspective. Overall, De Quincey offers a fascinating look into the life of one of England's most intriguing literary figures.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.