The Confessions Of An English Opium Eater

The Confessions of an English Opium-Eater is an autobiographical account of the author, Thomas De Quincey's opium addiction and its effects on his life. Originally published in 1821, the book is divided into two parts. The first part describes De Quincey's early life and how he became addicted to opium. The second part focuses on his experiences while under the influence of the drug, including vivid hallucinations and dreams.De Quincey's addiction began when he was a student at Oxford University and was suffering from a toothache. He was given opium as a painkiller, and he found that it not only relieved his pain but also gave him a sense of euphoria and relaxation. He soon began to use opium regularly, and his addiction spiraled out of control.The book is written in a confessional style, with De Quincey detailing his struggles with addiction and his attempts to quit. He also describes the physical and psychological effects of opium, including the vivid dreams and hallucinations that he experienced while under its influence.The Confessions of an English Opium-Eater is considered a classic of English literature and an important work in the history of addiction. It has been praised for its vivid descriptions of opium's effects and its honest portrayal of addiction. The book has also been influential in shaping attitudes towards drug use and addiction in the 19th and 20th centuries.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.