This collection of essays by the legendary English essayist Thomas De Quincey provides a fascinating insight into his dark and imaginative mind. With a particular focus on Gothic horror and supernatural literature, De Quincey explores some of the most unsettling themes in human experience, from madness and despair to fear and terror. A must-read for fans of Gothic literature and the macabre. 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 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. 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.