Publisher's Synopsis
The Confessions of an English Opium Eater is a classic autobiographical work written by Thomas De Quincey. This book is a vivid and detailed account of the author's addiction to opium, which he began using for medical reasons but soon became dependent on for its euphoric effects. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the author's early life, his introduction to opium, and his experiences with the drug. De Quincey recounts the physical and psychological effects of opium, including his hallucinations, vivid dreams, and the sense of detachment from reality that it produced. The second part of the book is a more philosophical reflection on opium addiction and its place in society. De Quincey discusses the nature of addiction, the effects of opium on the mind and body, and the social and cultural factors that contribute to drug use. Overall, The Confessions of an English Opium Eater is a powerful and thought-provoking account of addiction and its consequences. It is a classic work of English literature that continues to be read and studied today.Guilt and misery shrink, by a natural instinct, from public notice: they court privacy and solitude: and even in their choice of a grave will sometimes sequester themselves from the general population of the churchyard, as if declining to claim fellowship with the great family of man.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
