Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

In "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater," Thomas De Quincey presents a mesmerizing exploration of addiction, identity, and the effects of opium on the human psyche. Written in a lyrical, confessional style, the text utilizes vivid imagery and intricate prose that exemplifies the Romantic era's fascination with the sublime and the grotesque. De Quincey's work straddles the line between autobiogra...