Confessions of an English Opium-Eater
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Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

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Dive into the dark world of addiction with Thomas De Quincey’s groundbreaking memoir, “Confessions of an English Opium-Eater.” Explore the surreal visions, nightmares, and paranoia of a laudanum user in 19th-century London. This literary masterpiece, featuring the autobiographical “Suspiria de Profundis,” inspired the 2018 horror film starring Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton. Experience De Quincey’s exploration of dreams, memory, and imagination, and discover the chilling link between artistic expression and addiction. ISBN: 9780140439014

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780140439014
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 25
  • Height: 202 mm
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Series Title: Penguin Classics
  • Width: 129 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0140439013
  • Publisher Date: 29 Apr 2003
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: Reissue
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 21 mm
  • Weight: 264 gr

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Weight 0.5 kg

19 reviews for Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

  1. Simran Routray –

    I struggled to connect with the author. While the topic is intriguing, the book felt self-indulgent at times.

  2. Rupal Singh –

    A fascinating, if disturbing, look into addiction. De Quincey’s prose is beautiful, but the subject matter is heavy. I found it a bit slow at times.

  3. Vanshika Yadav –

    A journey into the depths of addiction. Beautifully written, though at times depressing.

  4. Annie Goswami –

    Powerful and thought-provoking. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of addiction.

  5. Shivamraj –

    De Quincey’s confessions are captivating. Prepare for a wild ride into the world of opium dreams.

  6. Divyanshi –

    De Quincey’s journey is dark, strange, and wonderful, a definite must read!

  7. Shreshth Dhuria –

    Interesting from a historical perspective, but not particularly engaging as a novel.

  8. Abhishek Kumar –

    A classic for a reason! The language is a bit dense, but the insights into the human mind are worth the effort.

  9. Bhaumik Sachdeva –

    I appreciated the historical context, but the writing style was a bit too flowery for my taste.

  10. Soumya Sudeep Sinha –

    A unique and unforgettable book. De Quincey’s prose is mesmerizing, even when describing the darkest moments.

  11. Hari Om –

    Found it quite boring to be honest. Could not connect to the character. Expected much more.

  12. Akhil Raj –

    A brilliant and disturbing exploration of addiction and the power of the mind. Highly recommended!

  13. Aayushi Dobhal –

    Interesting historical perspective on opium use. The writing style is dated and can be hard to follow. Not a light read!

  14. Prachi Joshi –

    Gripping and disturbing. De Quincey’s descent into addiction is both fascinating and horrifying.

  15. Ashish Koteshwar Mahadule –

    Interesting read if you’re looking for something different and strange. Be prepared for a difficult read.

  16. Linu Jangid –

    It was okay. I expected to enjoy it much more than I did. The writing style was hard to follow

  17. Sukhpreet Singh –

    Haunting and poetic. De Quincey’s descriptions are vivid and unsettling. Definitely leaves an impression.

  18. Pratik Vasant Kawade –

    Confusing and slow, but it had its moments of brilliance. Overall, a mixed bag.

  19. Mayur Borah –

    Uneven. Some parts were captivating, others dragged on. Overall, a worthwhile, but challenging read.

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