Confessions of an English Opium Eater with Will Self
On the Road with Penguin Classics
Exploring Addiction and Identity
This chapter examines the struggles of Peter Pendragon and Louise Lelum in 'Diary of a Drug Fiend,' set against the backdrop of 1920s London. It analyzes the historical and societal implications of drug use, considering the evolution of addiction and its cultural significance during a time of growing skepticism towards drug legislation.
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