Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 78 De Quincey, Thomas 1785 1859 Quincey, Thomas de Quincy, Thomas de Kvinsi, Tomas de DeQuincey, Thomas Memorials and Other Papers — Complete Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Explanatory notices -- The orphan heiress -- Oxford -- The pagan oracles -- The revolution of Greece -- Klosterheim -- The sphinx's riddle -- The templars' dialogues. Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Memorials and Other Papers — Complete" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and reflections compiled during the early 19th century. This work encompasses a blend of personal anecdotes, philosophical musings, and social commentary, offering insights into various topics, including literature, history, and the human experience. De Quincey, known for his intricate prose and exploration of the darker aspects of life, presents a nuanced examination of his subjects, reflecting on his own struggles and observations. The opening of the collection reveals De Quincey's intent to compile his writings into a more accessible form, acknowledging the challenges of gathering his previously scattered works. He expresses gratitude to the American editor for their support and highlights the paper's genesis in both personal affliction and intellectual exploration. This section serves as a prelude, setting the stage for the essays that follow, which are likely to explore topics such as the nature of crime, the beauty of literature, and the impact of war, interweaving his life experiences with broader themes of morality and society. De Quincey's penchant for vivid imagery and deep philosophical insight is already apparent, promising a rich reading experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English essays PR Text Browsing: Literature 1175025 1174918 2024-10-03T08:13:47.639113 2023-10-03T07:41:50.187789 text/html text/html 1175018 1174911 2024-10-03T08:13:48.018135 2023-10-03T07:41:50.459806 text/html text/html 537943 2024-10-03T08:14:01.250072 application/epub+zip 555146 2024-10-03T08:13:51.817083 application/epub+zip 524193 2024-10-03T08:13:50.398111 application/epub+zip 941081 2024-10-03T08:14:09.144015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 885890 2024-10-03T08:14:00.307042 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 851933 2022-09-03T10:43:47.965464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1133372 1133316 2024-10-03T08:13:46.837613 2023-10-03T07:41:49.687788 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1128021 2020-12-29T11:42:04 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 428115 2020-12-29T11:42:04 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 18892 2024-10-03T08:14:09.278984 application/rdf+xml 18890 2024-10-03T08:13:50.944083 image/jpeg 4402 2024-10-03T08:13:50.671097 image/jpeg 534144 2024-10-03T08:13:48.117128 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia