L'Anglais mangeur d'opium by Thomas De Quincey
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De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859
French
"L'Anglais mangeur d'opium" by Thomas De Quincey is a significant prose work, likely written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a translation and adaptation of De Quincey's "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater," examining the experience and the effects of opium consumption. The book delves into themes of addiction, existential reflect...
work introduces the reader to the background of the text, highlighting the efforts of Alfred de Musset to translate and share De Quincey's insights on opium. It discusses the long-lost status of "L'Anglais mangeur d'opium" and the circumstances surrounding its rediscovery, shedding light on its importance in the canon of French literature. De Quincey himself is depicted, showcasing his experience as an opium eater and philosopher, navigating between pleasure and pain. The text sets the stage for a rich exploration of the human psyche as it grapples with addiction and the desire for transcendence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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