 |
 Confessions of an English Opium Eater - Thomas de Quincy
Newest Review: ... De Quincy ends up at Oxford. While at Oxford he begins to suffer from a persistent toothache. A friend suggests Opium. Then ... more  ... things start becoming interesting... De Quincy starts using opium recreationally, and this is where Cofessions really starts to get to grips with its subject matter. He outlines the effects of the drug on himself, and pulls no punches. He tells us why he loves the drug, but he also tells us of the horrific after effects he began to experience after long term use. The book is ahead of its time in its insight into the human mind and the way it is stimulated. Years before Timothy Leary talked about "set a...more |
||
Price Comparison for Confessions of an English Opium Eater - Thoma...
|
Confessions of an English Opium-Eater
Pages: 288, Paperback, Read Books Last Update 08.11.2009 05:40
|
£ 16.99 |
 Free!   within 24 hours |
|
Read Reviews for Confessions of an English Opiu...
Confessions of an English Opium Eater - Thomas de Quincy: True confessions.... (432 words)
by - written on 15/05/01 (Very useful, 2419 readings)
Rating:
When when this book was published in 1821, Thomas De Quincy was in his mid 30's, but already had over 10 years experience of opium addiction. At the time it was seen as scandalous because its unapologetic depiction of drug use having both positive nd negative effects. Thomas de Quincy was born into a wealthy Manchester based merchant family, and spent his formative years in private grammar schools. However when he is 17 his life takes an unexpected twist as he decided to jack it all in and go travelling around Wales. A following period of poverty in London ensues and eventually De Quincy ends up at Oxford. While at Oxford he begins to suffer from a ... Read the complete review
Products similar to Confessions of an English Opiu...
Funny stories, relaxed writing style 
Old fashioned, very light Very interesting reading, all true None Educational It happened at all. FUNNY ANECDOTES SEEMS LOST IN LIFEKrindlekrax - Philip Ridley
Funny and entertaining, helps my granddaughter with her reading, a good moral to the story --------------
Dinosaurs Galore! - Giles Andreae
Losing You - Nicci French
Builds suspense well, fast-paced Thinly plotted, not always believable
Hospital - Toby Litt
Some great ideas No resolution to any of the plot strands. Lots of stuff left unexplained.
Puppies in the Pantry - Lucy Daniels
Chinese Food Made Easy - Ching-He Huang
delicious, easy recipes not all ingredients easy to find
The Better Mousetrap - Tom Holt
Fast paced, interesting characters and a great plot. Poor ending as it always is with Holt.
Library of the Dead - Glenn Cooper
a very good plot irritating, sexist and annoying main character
Match Me If You Can - Susan Elizabeth Phillips
I loved Brody and Portia, the second half of the book is good Slow starting
Black Dagger Brotherhood: Dark Lover - J.R. Ward
Easy but very enjoyable read Very short chapters so too tempting to just read one more
Advantages and disadvantages from the dooyooCommunity
Home - About dooyoo.co.uk - Advertising - Contact dooyoo - Terms and Conditions
dooyoo Europe:
Deutschland 
España 
Italia 
France - Sitemap - Product Index
