"Confessions of an English Opium-Eater" by Thomas De Quincey is a groundbreaking autobiographical work that explores the author's experiences with opium addiction. First published in 1821, it delves into the pleasures and pains of drug use, offering vivid descriptions of his dreams, struggles, and reflections on life. This influential book provides a unique insight into addiction and its impact on the human mind.
Psychological
Dreams
Redemption
Healing
Journey
Memory
Survival
Grief
Identity
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length4 hrs 1 min
Publish dateSep 1, 1821
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1To The Reader
5Introduction To The Pains Of Opium
2Preliminary Confessions
6Appendix
3Part II
7Footnotes
4The Pleasures Of Opium
About the author
Thomas De Quincey
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