Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers — Volume 2 by Thomas De Quincey
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"Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers — Volume 2" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and reflections written in the mid-19th century. The volume includes a variety of topics ranging from astronomy and philosophy to social issues and personal anecdotes, demonstrating De Quincey's intellectual breadth and stylistic flair. The book is likely to explore themes such as the complexities of human thought and experience, the mysteries of the universe, and critiques
of contemporary society, appealing to readers with an interest in reflective and philosophical prose. At the start of this volume, De Quincey discusses a paper he had previously published on the age of the Earth, referencing the thoughts of philosopher Immanuel Kant. He articulates the difficulty of assigning a specific "age" to the Earth, arguing that such numerical values may be meaningless without understanding the planetary stage of life it corresponds to. He whimsically personifies the Earth, suggesting it possesses characteristics akin to a young woman, full of vitality and brimming with potential, while simultaneously critiquing various perspectives on its age and existence. This opening sets the tone for an exploration of both cosmic and human experience, indicating an engaging blend of scientific inquiry and poetic reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859 |
|---|---|
| Title | Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers — Volume 2 |
| Contents | System of the heavens as revealed by Lord Rosse's telescopes -- Modern superstition -- Coleridge and opium-eating -- Temperance movement -- On war -- The last days of Immanuel Kant. |
| Credits | Produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6147 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06147-4 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 640 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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