The English Mail-Coach And Joan Of Arc - De Quincey, Thomas
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A spark of imagination, a journey through memory, and a clear-eyed look at the past: The English Mail-Coach And Joan Of Arc revisits a turning point in critique and travel writing. Thomas De Quincey crafts a refined, lucid meditation that sits at the crossroads of early nineteenth century essays, a literary essays collection that blends critical essay prose with vivid travel writing literature. The book traces roads-literal by mail coach and figurative through imagination and memory themes-bringing readers to the edge of eighteenth to nineteenth century essays and the Romantic era's sharpest…mehr

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A spark of imagination, a journey through memory, and a clear-eyed look at the past: The English Mail-Coach And Joan Of Arc revisits a turning point in critique and travel writing. Thomas De Quincey crafts a refined, lucid meditation that sits at the crossroads of early nineteenth century essays, a literary essays collection that blends critical essay prose with vivid travel writing literature. The book traces roads-literal by mail coach and figurative through imagination and memory themes-bringing readers to the edge of eighteenth to nineteenth century essays and the Romantic era's sharpest observations. It speaks to british literary readers and the general reader with equal grace, while offering bright breadcrumbs for academic reading audiences and Hazlitt-De Quincey comparisons that illuminate the period's dialogue of ideas. This restored edition is more than a reprint; it's a cultural treasure, a restoration for today's and future generations. It speaks to casual readers who delight in lucid, enlivened prose and to collectors who prize a complete, well-preserved voice from a pivotal era. The book's value lies in its form and themes-an elegant synthesis of travel, critique, memory, and moral reflection-delivered with modern marketing energy and literary reverence. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume invites both curious readers and serious scholars to revisit a landmark voice in eighteenth to nineteenth century essays.
Autorenporträt
Thomas De Quincey, born in Manchester in 1785, was an English essayist and literary critic renowned for his evocative prose. After attending prestigious schools, he enrolled at Oxford's Worcester College in 1803 but left without earning a degree. During his time at Oxford, De Quincey developed a profound admiration for the Romantic poets, particularly William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.¿In 1809, De Quincey moved to Grasmere in the Lake District, immersing himself in the literary circle of the Lake Poets. His personal struggles with opium addiction culminated in the publication of Confessions of an English Opium-Eater in 1821, a work that brought him immediate fame. Beyond his confessions, De Quincey contributed essays and articles to various periodicals, showcasing his versatility as a writer.¿Despite his literary achievements, De Quincey faced financial difficulties throughout his life, often exacerbated by his opium dependency. He spent his later years in Edinburgh, where he continued to write prolifically until his death in 1859. De Quincey's works have left an indelible mark on English literature, influencing subsequent generations of writers.