“O just, subtle, and mighty opium! that to the hearts of poor and rich alike, for the wounds that will never heal, and for 'the pangs that tempt the spirit to rebel,' bringest an assuaging balm.”

About Thomas De Quincey

Author • English

Thomas De Quincey was a prominent English essayist, best known for his autobiographical work "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater." His writing often explored personal experiences, psychology, and the dream-like...