Murder, Considered as One of the Fine Arts is a collection of essays by Thomas de Quincey, first published in 1827. The essays explore the aesthetics of murder, and the ways in which it has been represented in literature and art. De Quincey examines the works of famous murderers, such as the Marquis de Sade and the Marquise de Brinvilliers, and discusses the ways in which they have been portrayed in literature and art. He also examines the psychology of murder, and the ways in which it has been used as a tool of political power. The essays are written in a humorous and ironic tone, and provide an interesting insight into the mind of a murderer.
By Thomas de Quincey · First published 1827 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Philosophical Fiction · 2 chapters