Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

Known for its highly poetic and imaginative prose and said to have influenced Baudelaire to Burroughs, this is a true tale of addiction and all its horrors. It is a must read for De Quincey and 19th century classic literature. A wonderful read from times gone by.

Confessions of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas De Quincey is an autobiographical classic in addiction literature first published in 1822 in London.

“Surely everyone is aware of the divine pleasures which attend a wintry fireside; candles at four o'clock, warm hearthrugs, tea, a fair tea-maker, shutters closed, curtains flowing in ample draperies to the floor, whilst the wind and rain are raging audibly without.”
― Thomas De Quincey, Confessions of an English Opium Eater

About the Book
The novel accomplishes a number of goals. Its main goal is to inform readers about the dangers associated with opium by offering an addict's journalistic exposé on a social issue. Second, it offers a seductive and paradoxical picture of the special joys connected to substance abuse. After giving an autobiographical narrative of his own addiction, De Quincey talks about the euphoric and symbolic hallucinations he had when high on the drug. He also describes the horrible hallucinations that resulted in his long-term opium addiction.

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At Last Chance Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best autobiographical books, of all time, words strung together with such dramatic precision, addiciton fiction that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic Thomas De Quincey buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.
Books Specifics

• Original 1822 Text
• Classic Addiction Literature


Annotated Content
• Historical Context
• Detailed 19th Century Historical bullet pointed context