Confession Of An English Opium Eater

Confession of an English Opium Eater: Also the Lives of Shakespeare and Goethe is a book written by Thomas De Quincey in 1888. The book is a collection of three essays, the first of which is the titular Confession of an English Opium Eater. In this essay, De Quincey recounts his experiences with opium addiction and the effects it had on his life. He describes the highs and lows of his addiction, his attempts to quit, and the physical and mental toll it took on him.The second essay, The Lives of Shakespeare, is a biographical account of the life of William Shakespeare. De Quincey discusses Shakespeare's upbringing, his early career, and his most famous works. He also provides insight into the cultural and historical context in which Shakespeare lived and worked.The third essay, The Lives of Goethe, is a biographical account of the life of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. De Quincey discusses Goethe's early life, his literary career, and his contributions to science and philosophy. He also provides insight into the cultural and historical context in which Goethe lived and worked.Overall, Confession of an English Opium Eater: Also the Lives of Shakespeare and Goethe is a fascinating collection of essays that provide insight into the lives of three influential figures in literature and culture. De Quincey's personal account of opium addiction adds a unique and compelling perspective to the book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.