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Thomas De Quincey

Thomas Penson De Quincey was an English writer, essayist, and literary critic, best known for his Confessions of an English Opium-Eater (1821). Many scholars suggest that in publishing this work De Quincey inaugurated the tradition of addiction literature in the West.

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Memorials and Other Papers — Volume 1

"Memorials and Other Papers — Volume 1" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and reflections written during the early 19th century. The work...

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Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers — Volume 1

"Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers — Volume 1" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of reflective essays and narratives written during the early 19th...

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The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey—Vol. 1 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg

"The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey—Vol. 1" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and articles written in the mid-19th century. Th...

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The Caesars

"The Cæsars" by Thomas De Quincey is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The book explores the unique and unparalleled natu...

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Autobiographic Sketches

"Autobiographic Sketches" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of personal essays reflecting on the author's life, likely written in the mid-19th cent...

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Note Book of an English Opium-Eater

"The Note Book of an English Opium-Eater" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and reflections written in the early 19th century. The work g...

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Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 2

"Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 2" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century that delves into theol...

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Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1

"Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of philosophical and theological essays written during the mid-1...

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The Collected Writing of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. II

"The Collected Writing of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. II" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of autobiographical writings and literary reminiscences, li...

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The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 2

"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 v...

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Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

"Confessions of an English Opium-Eater" by Thomas De Quincey is a personal account written in the early 19th century that blends autobiography and phi...

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The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc

"The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays written in the early to mid-19th century. This work reflects o...

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Memorials and Other Papers — Complete

"Memorials and Other Papers — Complete" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and reflections compiled during the early 19th century. This wo...

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Memorials and Other Papers — Volume 2

"Memorials and Other Papers — Volume 2" by Thomas De Quincey is a historical narrative written during the early 19th century. This collection encompas...

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Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers

"Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and narratives written during the early 19th century. The work exp...

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Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers — Volume 2

"Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers — Volume 2" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and reflections written in the mid-19th century. The vo...

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The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1

"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, ...

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The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey, Vol. 2 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg

"The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey, Vol. 2" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and articles written in the mid-19th century. T...

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Miscellaneous Essays

"Miscellaneous Essays" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of reflective essays written during the early 19th century. This work showcases De Quincey...

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Biographical Essays

"Biographical Essays" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of critical essays produced in the early 19th century. This work examines the lives and inf...

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