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Thomas de Quincey
Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

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English author Thomas de Quincey’s autobiographical account of his addiction to laudanum (opium and alcohol) was his first major success. It paints a fascinating picture of the lives of the opium-eaters in 19th century London.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 115 ● ISBN 9781781664384 ● Publisher Andrews UK ● Published 2012 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2492339 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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