Gregor Hens
Nicotine
- ISBN 13:
- 9781910695074
- author:
- Gregor Hens
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fitzcarraldo Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Health Issues, Addictions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nicotine by Gregor Hens is a thought-provoking exploration of addiction and its far-reaching consequences. Written with passion and precision, this memoir delves into the author's nearly lifelong struggle with nicotine, from the initial thrill of smoking to the devastating effects it had on his life. Through a nuanced analysis, Hens examines the intricate relationship between nicotine, habit, and memory, drawing parallels with literary figures such as Mark Twain and Italo Svevo. With comic insight and meticulous precision, he deconstructs the psychopathology of addiction, offering a compelling analysis of its physical, emotional, and psychological power. This book is a meditation on the enduring presence of nicotine in one's life, a complex and often contradictory force that can be both solace and weakness.
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