Ein junger Mann entflieht den engen bürgerlichen Verhältnissen, verfällt einer harten Droge und berichtet – vor zweihundert Jahren – ganz ohne die 'Schranken feiner Zurückhaltung' von den Freuden und Leiden seiner Sucht. Schon Baudelaire und Edgar Allan Poe waren fasziniert.
In this thought-provoking collection of essays, Thomas de Quincey delves into the complex history of Protestantism and its various offshoots. He examines the impact of religion on society, literature, and politics, and offers compelling insights into the role of faith in shaping the modern world.
In this collection of essays, De Quincey explores the lives and work of some of the greatest poets of his time, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Shakespeare. Drawing upon his own experiences as a poet and literary critic, De Quincey offers insightful and thought-provoking analysis of their contributions to the world of letters. For anyone interested in the history of poetry and literary criticism, this book is a must-read.