Volume 21 of "De Quincey's Writings" offers a collection of essays and literary criticism from the renowned English essayist Thomas De Quincey. This volume, carefully assembled and presented, provides readers with insight into De Quincey's unique perspective on literature, philosophy, and society. His writings are characterized by their rich prose, intellectual depth, and exploration of complex themes. Readers interested in 19th-century literature, literary criticism, and the essay form will find this collection invaluable. De Quincey's distinctive voice and enduring influence make this volume a significant addition to any literary collection.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.