Quincey, Thomas De
Confessions of an English Opium Eater (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140439014
- author:
- Quincey, Thomas De
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 2.29 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Thomas De Quincey's Confessions of an English Opium-Eater and Other Writings is a hauntingly personal account of addiction and its effects on the mind. First published in 1821, this remarkable autobiography explores the intersection of art, imagination, and substance use, weaving together vivid descriptions of hallucinatory experiences and nightmares. The book's unique blend of psychological insight and literary self-expression has made it a significant influence on generations of writers, from Baudelaire to Burroughs. This edition, based on the original serial version, includes two companion pieces: Suspiria de Profundis and The English Mail-Coach. A critical introduction and appendix provide context for De Quincey's work, shedding light on the romantic figure of the addict and the tradition of confessional literature. Penguin Classics presents this edition, which has been carefully prepared to showcase De Quincey's remarkable writing.
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