Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2007-12-09 Public domain in the USA. 1621 De Quincey, Thomas 1785 1859 Quincey, Thomas de Quincy, Thomas de Kvinsi, Tomas de DeQuincey, Thomas Japp, Alexander H. (Alexander Hay) 1839 1905 Japp, Alexander Hay The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1 Produced by Robert Connal, Marcia Brooks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and writings edited from the original manuscripts, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This volume includes various contemplations on themes such as suffering, childhood, and the human condition, showcasing De Quincey's nuanced philosophical perspectives and imaginative storytelling. Topics range from autobiographical reflections to broader philosophical inquiries, offering readers a deep dive into De Quincey’s introspective literary style. The opening of the collection sets the stage with a general introduction, emphasizing the diverse nature of De Quincey's writings and their value to understanding his thought processes. The text introduces some key essays, such as "Suspiria de Profundis," which explores the relationship between suffering and the development of intellect and spirit. There is a discussion of how personal suffering can reveal profound truths about human existence, and introductory excerpts suggest a blend of poetic language with philosophical inquiry. Additionally, the initial pieces touch on the inner life of children and the profound impact of solitary experiences, indicating the thematic focus on introspection and the exploration of deeper human emotions throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 635656 2025-08-10T05:03:39.950648 text/html 632784 2007-12-09T09:55:54 text/html 380060 2025-08-10T05:03:51.911573 application/epub+zip 387074 2025-08-10T05:03:44.213668 application/epub+zip 336974 2025-08-10T05:03:42.541678 application/epub+zip 721107 2025-08-10T05:03:57.514594 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 665984 2025-08-10T05:03:50.498618 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445447 2022-09-11T07:11:14.831744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 561234 2025-08-10T05:03:38.822671 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 561004 2007-12-09T09:55:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 561051 2007-12-09T09:55:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21551 2025-08-10T05:03:57.669569 application/rdf+xml 23100 2025-08-10T05:03:43.071653 image/jpeg 4697 2025-08-10T05:03:42.809651 image/jpeg 225605 2007-12-09T09:55:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 252054 2007-12-09T09:55:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 225444 2007-12-09T09:55:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 354711 2025-08-10T05:03:40.006746 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia