thomas de quincey

Thân thiện

Thomas de Quincey wrote about his experiences with opium.

Definition

Proper noun: * Thomas De Quincey: An English writer of the 19th century, best known for his autobiographical work Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, in which he described his experiences with and the psychological effects of opium addiction.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Thomas De Quincey is a key figure in English Romantic literature.
  • The prose style of Thomas De Quincey is noted for its rich, rhythmic, and often dream-like qualities.
  • Scholars often analyze the works of Thomas De Quincey in the context of addiction studies and autobiographical writing.

Advanced Usage

• De Quinceyan (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Thomas De Quincey or his literary style.
  • The essay had a distinctly De Quinceyan quality, blending personal confession with elaborate philosophical digression.

Variants and Related Words

• De Quincey: A common shortened form of the full name.
  • De Quincey's influence can be seen in later writers like Edgar Allan Poe.

Synonyms

• The English Opium-Eater: A sobriquet or epithet commonly used to refer to him, derived from the title of his most famous work.
• Essayist / Prose writer: General terms describing his primary literary occupation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. English writer who described the psychological effects of addiction to opium (1785-1859)

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• De Quincey
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