“Flowers that are so pathetic in their beauty, frail as the clouds, and in their coloring as gorgeous as the heavens, had through thousands of years been the heritage of children - honored as the jewelry of God.”
Quote by Thomas de Quincey
Work
Confessions of an English Opium-eater, and Selected Essays
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the author's personal journey with opium, its influence on his creative process, and the societal context of drug use during the 19th century. 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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