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Confessions of an opium eater
Book • 1890
In 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater', Thomas De Quincey chronicles his journey with laudanum addiction, detailing both the euphoric experiences and the devastating consequences.
The book is divided into sections that explore the pleasures and pains of opium use, offering a candid and influential portrayal of addiction in the early 19th century.
Despite its controversial reception, it remains a significant work in English literature, influencing perceptions of narcotics and addiction for generations.
The book is divided into sections that explore the pleasures and pains of opium use, offering a candid and influential portrayal of addiction in the early 19th century.
Despite its controversial reception, it remains a significant work in English literature, influencing perceptions of narcotics and addiction for generations.
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Mentioned by the host when discussing the impact of De Quincey's book on British public opinion regarding opium.
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The Opium War: The Original Trade War
Mentioned alongside other authors whose works share a similar whimsical and satirical style with "A Journey Around My Room."
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A Journey Around My Room by Xavier de Maistre (Book Review)
