Guilty Thing: A Life of Thomas De Quincey Frances Wilson
Relies heavily on De Quincey’s autobiographical writings, at
times it seems just to be regurgitating them. But provides a good sweep of his
life. Prose is pleasant and effective, though De Quincey himself remains a
little elusive until the end, this book provides a good overview. Surprised and
very interested that Poe was so strongly influenced by him, and that De Quincey
was read and so esteemed in America. Enjoyed it very much even though my
opinion of De Quincey is now more realistic, his life got very sad at the end
as he got more prolific and brilliant. Good writing and research. Excellent, brief
summary at the end of De Quincey’s profound influence. Glad I read it, kind of
sad it has ended.
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