"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
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 1, 1821
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1To The Reader
6Introduction To The Pains Of Opium (pt. 1)
2Preliminary Confessions (pt. 1)
7Introduction To The Pains Of Opium (pt. 2)
3Preliminary Confessions (pt. 2)
8Appendix
4Part II
9Footnotes
5The Pleasures Of Opium
About the author
Thomas De Quincey
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