“Chemically induced hallucinations, delusions and raptures may be frightening or wonderfully gratifying; in either case they are in the nature of confidence tricks played on one's own nervous system.”
Quote by Arthur Koestler
Work
Kaleidoscope: essays from Drinkers of infinity, and The heel of Achilles and later pieces and stories
This book is a compilation of essays and short stories that delve into the concept of infinity and its implications on human life. The collection includes works from 'Drinkers of Infinity' and 'The heel of Achilles,' as well as additional pieces that reflect on various aspects of the human condition. more
Author
Arthur Koestler
Arthur Koestler was a Hungarian-British author, journalist, and political activist. He is renowned for his novel 'Darkness at Noon' and his involvement in the Spanish Civil War. Koestler's writings frequently delved into the themes of totalitarianism and the individual's resistance to oppression. more
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