Publisher's Synopsis
The Notebook of an English Opium Eater is a memoir written by Thomas De Quincey, chronicling his experiences with opium addiction. Originally published in 1821, the book is divided into two parts. The first part describes De Quincey's early life and his introduction to opium, while the second part focuses on his addiction and its effects on his life.In the first part, De Quincey describes his childhood and education, his travels in Europe, and his first experiences with opium. He explains how he began using the drug as a means of relieving physical pain, but soon became addicted to its effects. He also discusses the various forms of opium he used, including laudanum and morphine.The second part of the book is more introspective, detailing De Quincey's struggles with addiction and the toll it took on his mental and physical health. He describes the vivid and often disturbing hallucinations he experienced while under the influence of opium, as well as the physical symptoms of withdrawal.Throughout the book, De Quincey reflects on the nature of addiction and its impact on the individual and society as a whole. He also discusses the literary and artistic influences of opium, particularly on the Romantic poets.The Notebook of an English Opium Eater is a seminal work in the history of drug addiction literature, and has influenced numerous writers and artists over the years. It remains a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of addiction and its consequences.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.
