
Confessions of an English Opium Eater with Will Self
On the Road with Penguin Classics
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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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