Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

In 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater,' Thomas De Quincey presents a pioneering exploration of the complexities of addiction through a vivid and introspective narrative style. This seminal work, published in 1821, not only captures the euphoric highs and harrowing lows of opium use but also delves into the philosophical implications of altered consciousness. De Quincey’s lush prose blends auto...