The Works Of Thomas De Quincey: On Murder, Considered As One Of The Fine Arts, Revolt Of The Tartar V4 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428608207)

The Works of Thomas De Quincey: On Murder, Considered As One Of The Fine Arts, Revolt Of The Tartar V4 is a collection of literary works by the British author Thomas De Quincey. The book includes two of De Quincey's most famous essays, ""On Murder, Considered As One Of The Fine Arts"" and ""Revolt of the Tartars"". In ""On Murder, Considered As One Of The Fine Arts"", De Quincey explores the fascination with murder and violence in society, examining the way in which it is portrayed in literature and art. He argues that murder can be considered as a form of art, and analyzes the motivations of both the murderer and the audience. In ""Revolt of the Tartars"", De Quincey tells the story of a rebellion in China in the 18th century, led by a group of Tartar soldiers. He describes the brutal violence of the conflict, and the way in which the Tartars were ultimately defeated. The book also includes other essays and literary works by De Quincey, providing readers with a comprehensive view of his writing style and interests. Overall, The Works of Thomas De Quincey: On Murder, Considered As One Of The Fine Arts, Revolt Of The Tartar V4 is a fascinating and thought-provoking collection of writings by one of the most important literary figures of the 19th century.In 16 Volumes. Other Contents: Dialogues Of Three Templars On Political Economy, Chiefly In Relation To The Principles Of Mr. Ricardo; On War; And The English Mail Coach.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas de Quincey
ISBN-10: 1428608206
ISBN-13: 9781428608207
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2006
Pages: 372
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.83d