Thomas De Quincey
English journalist and author of Confessions
Born
August 15th, 1785
239 years ago
Died
December 8th, 1859
165 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
England
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An influential journalist and author, contributed extensively to literature with a focus on opium, addiction, and philosophical musings. Authored 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater', which detailed personal experiences with opium and sparked discussions regarding drug use. Engaged in literary criticism and commentary, providing insights into the works of contemporaries such as Wordsworth and Coleridge. Played a significant role in the romantic literary movement in England, merging autobiography with philosophical meditations.
Wrote 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater'
Contributed essays and critiques to 'The London Magazine'
Explored themes of addiction and consciousness in literature
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