On Murder Considered as one of the Fine Arts
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In "On Murder Considered as one of the Fine Arts," Thomas de Quincey ventures into a provocative exploration of aesthetics and morality against the backdrop of early 19th-century Britain. This remarkable essay employs a distinctive blend of dark humor and philosophical inquiry, challenging the reader to contemplate murder not just as an act of violence but as an artistic phenomenon worthy of scrut...
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In "On Murder Considered as one of the Fine Arts," Thomas de Quincey ventures into a provocative exploration of aesthetics and morality against the backdrop of early 19th-century Britain. This remarkable essay employs a distinctive blend of dark humor and philosophical inquiry, challenging the reader to contemplate murder not just as an act of violence but as an artistic phenomenon worthy of scrut...
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