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""Opium! Dread agent of unimaginable pleasure and pain!"" A masterful memoir about addiction, Thomas De Quincey's Confessions is a literary tour-de-force and intimate portrayal of an opium eater's inner struggle. Written in poetic language that conveys the seductive power of the drug, this page-turning account pieces together an addict's highs and lows. It is both an imaginative description of opium-induced reverie and an urgent attempt to convey the dangers of dependency. The mind of an addict has never been captured so eloquently. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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Author:   Thomas De Quincey
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.103kg
ISBN:  

9781788884327

ISBN 10:   1788884329
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   15 May 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1 To the reader Preliminary Confessions Part II The Pleasures of Opium Introductions to the Pains of Opium The Pains of Opium

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Thomas de Quincey (1785-1859) was the son of a successful merchant and a leading essayist.

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