“Grief! thou art classed amongst the depressing passions. And true it is that thou humblest to the dust, but also thou exaltest to the clouds. Thou shakest us with ague, but also thou steadiest like frost. Thou sickenest the heart, but also thou healest its infirmities.”
Quote by Thomas de Quincey
Work
Confessions of an English Opium-eater: And, Suspiria de Profundis
This work is a personal account of the author's struggle with opium addiction, exploring the psychological and philosophical implications of his experiences. It includes a collection of essays and poems that delve into themes of addiction, introspection, and existential musings. more
Author
Thomas de Quincey
Thomas de Quincey was an English essayist and critic, renowned for his personal experiences and philosophical reflections on opium. His work 'On the Use and Abuse of Opium' is one of the most famous autobiographical essays of the 19th century and has had a profound impact on literature and psychology. more
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