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De Quincey: English Men of Letters is a biography of Thomas De Quincey, written by David Masson. De Quincey was a nineteenth-century English author and essayist, best known for his work Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. Masson's book provides a comprehensive look at De Quincey's life, from his childhood in Manchester to his struggles with addiction and his literary achievements. The book explores De Quincey's relationships with other writers and intellectuals of his time, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth. Masson also delves into De Quincey's political views and his impact on the literary world. Overall, De Quincey: English Men of Letters is a fascinating and informative biography of one of England's most influential writers.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.
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