Opium Eating Editor

Opium Eating Editor: Thomas De Quincey and the Westmorland Gazette, Volume 1, offers a detailed biographical study of the famous English author. Richard Caseby explores the connection between the literary figure and the regional press through a collection of scholarly essays. This biography examines the life of Thomas De Quincey, focusing on his historical context and his relationship with the Westmorland Gazette.

The text provides insight into various subjects, including essays on Girlish Tears, Government Property and High Tories, and the Newspaper at War. Readers interested in English authors and the history of newspapers will find this volume informative. It also includes an appendix regarding the Danish origin of the Lake Country dialect. This work serves as a significant resource for those researching biography, opium, and the history of journalism.