The Works Of Thomas De Quincey - Thomas De Quincey - Bog

The Works of Thomas De Quincey: On Murder, Considered As One Of The Fine Arts, Revolt Of The Tartar V4 is a collection of essays by the renowned English writer Thomas De Quincey. The book includes two of De Quincey's most famous essays - ""On Murder, Considered As One Of The Fine Arts"" and ""Revolt Of The Tartars"". In ""On Murder, Considered As One Of The Fine Arts"", De Quincey explores the fascination that people have with murder and the way that it is portrayed in art and literature. He argues that there is an aesthetic value to murder that is often overlooked and that the act itself can be seen as a form of art.In ""Revolt Of The Tartars"", De Quincey tells the story of a violent uprising in China in the 18th century. He provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the revolt and the brutal tactics used by the Tartars to gain control.Overall, The Works of Thomas De Quincey: On Murder, Considered As One Of The Fine Arts, Revolt Of The Tartar V4 is a fascinating collection of essays that provides insight into De Quincey's unique perspective on some of the most controversial and intriguing topics of his time.In 16 Volumes. Other Contents: Dialogues Of Three Templars On Political Economy, Chiefly In Relation To The Principles Of Mr. Ricardo; On War; And The English Mail Coach.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.