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Title: Note Book of an English Opium-Eater

Note: Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Note Book of an English Opium-Eater" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and reflections written in the early 19th century. The work grapples with deep and often unsettling themes, including the aesthetics of murder and the complex interplay of horror and beauty, as evidenced by De Quincey’s exploration of notorious historical events, notably the infamous Ratcliffe Highway murders. The opening of the book introduces the chilling subject of three notable murders, with a particular focus on the events surrounding John Williams, whose calculated acts of violence gripped the public in fear and fascination. De Quincey sets a dark tone as he describes the societal reaction to these crimes, the psychological makeup of the murderer, and the inherent morbid curiosity surrounding such atrocities. The narrative intertwines personal anecdotes and literary musings, hinting at a profound philosophical inquiry into the nature of evil and the human condition, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of these themes throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859

EBook No.: 6881

Published: Nov 1, 2004

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Opium abuse -- England

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-10T04:00:19Z Note Book of an English Opium-Eater

This edition has images.

Title: Note Book of an English Opium-Eater

Note: Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Note Book of an English Opium-Eater" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and reflections written in the early 19th century. The work grapples with deep and often unsettling themes, including the aesthetics of murder and the complex interplay of horror and beauty, as evidenced by De Quincey’s exploration of notorious historical events, notably the infamous Ratcliffe Highway murders. The opening of the book introduces the chilling subject of three notable murders, with a particular focus on the events surrounding John Williams, whose calculated acts of violence gripped the public in fear and fascination. De Quincey sets a dark tone as he describes the societal reaction to these crimes, the psychological makeup of the murderer, and the inherent morbid curiosity surrounding such atrocities. The narrative intertwines personal anecdotes and literary musings, hinting at a profound philosophical inquiry into the nature of evil and the human condition, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of these themes throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859

EBook No.: 6881

Published: Nov 1, 2004

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Opium abuse -- England

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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