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About The Book: "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater" (1821) is an autobiographical narrative penned by Thomas De Quincey, chronicling his struggles with laudanum addiction and its profound impact on his life. This confessional work marked De Quincey's debut and rapidly catapulted him to fame. Initially published anonymously in The London Magazine in September and October 1821, it later appeared as a book in 1822 and underwent a revised edition in 1856, supervised by De Quincey himself. The narrative unfolds the joys and tribulations of devotion to the 'Church of Opium,' vividly portraying surreal visions, nocturnal wanderings in London, and the nightmarish challenges of addiction. About The Author: George Percy Badger (1815–1888), an English Anglican missionary and orientalist, distinguished himself in doctrinal and historical studies on the Church of the East. Ordained in 1842, he served in Mesopotamia and Kurdistan as a delegate.Recognized for his contributions, Badger received honors from the Archbishop of Canterbury and King Victor Emmanuel II. His extensive literary works spanned Arabic history, literature, and travel. The Title 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater written/authored/edited by Thomas De Quincey', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121255844 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 310 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Addiction &Recovery, Literature Encyclopedias, Study Skills. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-