“As is the inventor of murder, and the father of art, Cain must have been a man of first-rate genius.”
Quote by Thomas de Quincey
Work
De Quincey's Writings: Miscellaneous essays. 1851
Thomas De Quincey's Miscellaneous essays, published in 1851, is a compilation of his non-fiction works. The essays delve into a range of topics, reflecting De Quincey's intellectual pursuits and personal experiences. The collection includes discussions on literature, philosophy, and his own reflections on life and society. more
Author
Thomas de Quincey
Thomas de Quincey was an English essayist and critic, renowned for his personal experiences and philosophical reflections on opium. His work 'On the Use and Abuse of Opium' is one of the most famous autobiographical essays of the 19th century and has had a profound impact on literature and psychology. more
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