Confessions of an English Opium-Eater (Unabridged)

Written by Thomas De Quincey

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

In "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater," Thomas De Quincey details his struggle with opium addiction, starting with his initial use as a teenager to treat stomach pain. He describes the drug's euphoric effects, offering vivid descriptions of fantastical dreams and heightened creativity. However, the narrative takes a dark turn as De Quincey grapples with growing dependence, financial hardship, and terrifying nightmares. He acknowledges the dangers of opium while portraying its allure, leaving readers with a complex and cautionary tale.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Falcon Press
• Release date: Apr 2, 2022
• ISBN: 9798868668326

Thomas De Quincey

Thomas De Quincey was born in Manchester in 1785. Highly intelligent but with a rebellious spirit, he was offered a place at Oxford University while still a student at Manchester Grammar School. But unwilling to complete his studies, he ran away and lived on the streets, first in Wales and then in London. Eventually he returned home and took up his place at Oxford, but quit before completing his degree. A friend of Coleridge and Wordsworth, he eventually settled in Grasmere in the Lake District and worked as a journalist. He first wrote about his opium experiences in essays for The London Magazine, and these were printed in book form in 1822. De Quincey died in 1859.