In "De Quincey'Äôs Revolt of the Tartars," Thomas De Quincey presents a vivid narrative that interweaves historical events with romanticized interpretations of the Tartar Uprisings against Russian rule....

In "The Caesars," Thomas De Quincey embarks on a captivating exploration of the Roman Empire through a unique fusion of historical narrative and personal reflection. Employing a lyrical yet analytical...

In "Autobiographic Sketches," Thomas De Quincey presents a rich tapestry of his life, marked by a keen introspection characteristic of Romantic literature. This collection serves not only as a memoir...

In "Note Book of an English Opium-Eater," Thomas De Quincey offers an intimate and often harrowing exploration of opium addiction through a blend of confessional prose and vivid imagery. His literary...

In "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater," Thomas De Quincey embarks on a deeply personal exploration of addiction, documenting his experiences with opium in a lyrical and confessional tone. This seminal...

In "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater," Thomas De Quincey presents a mesmerizing exploration of addiction, identity, and the effects of opium on the human psyche. Written in a lyrical, confessional...

In "Miscellaneous Essays," Thomas De Quincey presents a compelling collection of reflective writings that delve into a myriad of topics, encompassing literary critique, socio-political commentary, and...

"Thou has the keys of Paradise, oh just, subtle, and mighty opium!" Determined to counter the lies about opium that had been told by travellers to the Orient and the medical profession, De Quincey describes...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY HOWARD MARKSOnce upon a time, opium (the main ingredient of heroin) was easily available over the chemist's counter. The secret of happiness, about which philosophers have disputed...

'People begin to see that something more goes to the composition of a fine murder than two blockheads to kill and be killed - a knife - a purse - and a dark lane...'In this provocative and blackly funny...

Thomas De Quincey's 'Memorials and Other Papers Complete' is a collection of essays and memoirs that provide a fascinating glimpse into the author's thoughts and experiences. Known for his eloquent prose...

In 'Dinner Real and Reputed' by Thomas de Quincey, readers are transported to the lavish world of 19th-century dining through an intricate exploration of both literal and metaphorical feasts. De Quincey's...

These papers I am anxious to put into the hands of your house, and, so far as regards the U.S., of your house exclusively; not with any view to further emolument, but as an acknowledgment of the services...

In Thomas de Quincey's 'On Murder Considered as one of the Fine Arts', the author explores the gruesome topic of murder through a unique lens, analyzing it not as a mere act of violence but as a form...

Thomas de Quincey's 'The Avenger' is a gripping tale of revenge and redemption set in the turbulent times of early 19th century England. Written in a flowing and descriptive prose style, the book captures...

En Angleterre, au XVIIIe siècle, est inventé le laudanum, liqueur à base d'opium. On l'utilise en médecine comme remède aux maux physiques et psychologiques. C'est en Thomas De Quincey (1785-1859) que...

Trois mille ans se sont écoulés depuis que la Sphinx a posé cette énigme : “Quelle est la créature qui marche sur quatre pieds le matin, sur deux pieds à midi, et sur trois au coucher du soleil ?” Œdipe...

En 1816, une petite ville paisible du nord-est de l’Allemagne est frappée par une série de meurtres sanglants, aussi épouvantables qu’inexplicables. Les crimes odieux se succèdent, sans doute de la même...

Dans "L'Anglais mangeur d'opium", Thomas De Quincey propose un récit introspectif et troublant où il explore ses propres expériences avec l'opium, substance dont il était un fervent consommateur. Le livre,...

Tout d'abord, le conférencier passe en revue les meurtriers de l'histoire, depuis le meurtrier d'Abel, jusqu'au XVIIIe siècle, sans oublier le Vieux de la montagne, chef de la secte des Haschischin. Dans...

Emmanuel Kant naquit à Kœnigsberg en Prusse le 22 avril 1724. En 1740 il entra à l’Université de Kœnigsberg . En 1746, âgé d’environ 22 ans il écrivit sa première œuvre sur une question demi-mathématique...

Thomas De Quincey n’aima personne autant que Coleridge, mais révéla les manies de son poète préféré avec volupté. Il adora Wordsworth, et en trois pages d’extase il montre le grand homme coupant un beau...

Auteur des célèbres "Confessions d'un mangeur d'opium anglais" (que Baudelaire popularisa avec "Les Paradis artificiels") et de nombreuses autres nouvelles gothiques, essais biographiques et récits divers...

De Quincey, dans ce recueil autobiographique, nous conte ses déboires avec l'opium sous toutes ses formes. laudanum, goutte à goutte, en grains à fumer... L'aspect récréatif laisse rapidement la place...

Les derniers jours d'Emmanuel Kant Thomas de QuinceyCet ouvrage a fait l'objet d'un véritable travail en vue d'une édition numérique. Un travail typographique le rend facile et agréable à lire.Partant...

Grâce aux mémoires laissés par Wasianski pour la majeure partie de ses sources, de Quincey prête ses mots au fidèle ami de Kant pour raconter les derniers moments du célèbre philosophe allemand. Suivant...

Nightmares, confessions, hallucinations, and laudanum-induced fears—Thomas De Quincey’s Confessions of an English Opium-Eater remains an influential autobiography studied by psychologists, addiction specialists,...

I here present you, courteous reader, with the record of a remarkable period in my life: according to my application of it, I trust that it will prove not merely an interesting record, but in a considerable...

"He was a man of very extraordinary genius. He has generally been treated by those who have spoken of him in print as a madman. But this is a mistake and must have been founded chiefly on the titles of...

IT is so painful to a lover of open-hearted sincerity that any indirect traits of vanity should even seem to creep into records of profound passion; and yet, on the other hand, it is so impossible, without...