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As a pioneering work in addiction literature, this memoir explores the author's experiences with opium, delving into the psychological and emotional impacts of addiction. Its vivid narrative and introspective style not only influenced notable writers like Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Baudelaire but also inspired Berlioz's renowned Symphonie Fantastique. This groundbreaking text set the stage for future explorations of addiction, making a significant mark on both literature and music.
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Confessions of an English Opium Eater, Thomas De Quincey
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Confessions of an English Opium Eater
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas De Quincey
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 86
- ISBN13
- 9781365455278
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- As a pioneering work in addiction literature, this memoir explores the author's experiences with opium, delving into the psychological and emotional impacts of addiction. Its vivid narrative and introspective style not only influenced notable writers like Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Baudelaire but also inspired Berlioz's renowned Symphonie Fantastique. This groundbreaking text set the stage for future explorations of addiction, making a significant mark on both literature and music.