On Murder Considered as one of the Fine Arts

In "On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts," Thomas De Quincey presents a satirical examination of the nature of murder and its perception within society. De Quincey uses dark humor and irony to explore various aspects of murder, including the motives of murderers, the methods they employ, and the public's fascination with sensational crimes.



This new large print edition comes with an Easy to Read Layout designed to make reading comfortable and includes "Three Memorable Murders", a sequel published in 1854.



Table of Content :



- First paper on murder (1827)

- Second paper on murder (1839)

- Three Memorable Murders (1854)