“The laughter of girls is, and ever was, among the delightful sounds of earth.”
Book:De Quincey's works
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De Quincey's works
Thomas De Quincey's works encompass a variety of genres, including essays on literature, philosophy, and personal experiences. His most famous essay, 'On the Subjection of Wild Animals,' explores the nature of human psychology and the relationship between humans and animals. De Quincey's writing is known for its introspective and philosophical nature, as well as its vivid descriptions of his own experiences with opium. more
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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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Source: Stranger in a Strange Land
Source: Stranger in a Strange Land