{"product_id":"confessions-of-an-english-opium-eater-royal-collectors-edition-case-laminate-hardcover-with-jacket-hardcover","title":"Confessions of an English Opium-Eater (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas de Quincey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfessions of an English Opium-Eater \u003c\/em\u003eis an autobiographical account written by Thomas De Quincey, about his laudanum addiction and its effect on his life. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe first half of the book is devoted to De Quincey's childhood and youth. It concentrates on the emotional and psychological factors that underlie his future opium addiction - especially the period in his late teens that De Quincey spent as a homeless runaway. The second half recounts the intensity of De Quincey's addiction, detailing his struggles with insomnia, nightmares, frightening visions, and physical symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfessions of an English Opium-Eater \u003c\/em\u003ewas first published anonymously in the \u003cem\u003eLondon Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e in 1821, and later released in book form in 1822. De Quincey was criticized for giving too much attention to the pleasure of opium and not enough to the harsh negatives of addiction. Critics have noted that even when trying to convey darker truths, De Quincey's language can seem seduced by the compelling nature of the opium. Despite these critiques, \u003cem\u003eConfessions \u003c\/em\u003emade De Quincey a household name overnight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian-inspired dust jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42732718194751,"sku":"9781774765227","price":50.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9c7a2dcffff545e16ba0deaf342f0117.webp?v=1765133460","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/confessions-of-an-english-opium-eater-royal-collectors-edition-case-laminate-hardcover-with-jacket-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}