“Either the human being must suffer and struggle as the price of a more searching vision, or his gaze must be shallow and without intellectual revelation.”
Quote by Thomas de Quincey
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Delphi Complete Works of Thomas De Quincey (Illustrated)
The Delphi Complete Works of Thomas De Quincey (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of the essays, reviews, and other writings of Thomas De Quincey. This illustrated edition offers readers a detailed look into the life and thought of this influential figure. The collection includes classic works such as 'Confessions of an English Opium Eater' and 'On the Knocking at the Gate in Macbeth'. The illustrations provide visual context and enhance the reader's understanding of De Quincey's work. 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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