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By Brecht de Groote
Brecht de Groote, 2023
This study explores how Thomas de Quincey's engagement with translation profoundly influenced his literary output. It analyzes how his translation practices and theories were instrumental in shaping his oeuvre, defining his distinctive style, framing his philosophical outlook, and redefining the very concept of literary creativity. The book investigates the ways de Quincey utilized translation to situate British Romanticism within its broader European context.