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Overview""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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas De QuinceyPublisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd Imprint: Arcturus Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.103kg ISBN: 9781788884327ISBN 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 ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1 To the reader Preliminary Confessions Part II The Pleasures of Opium Introductions to the Pains of Opium The Pains of OpiumReviewsAuthor InformationThomas de Quincey (1785-1859) was the son of a successful merchant and a leading essayist. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |