| Author |
De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Heulhard, Arthur, 1849-1920 |
| Translator |
Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857 |
| Title |
L'Anglais mangeur d'opium
Traduit de l'Anglais et augmenté par Alfred de Musset, avec une notice par M. Arthur Heulhard
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| Original Publication |
France: Le Moniteur du Bibliophile,1878.
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| Note |
A paraphrase, rather than a translation, of De Quincey's Confessions of an English opium eater.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"L'Anglais mangeur d'opium" by Thomas De Quincey is a significant prose work, likely written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a translation and adaptation of De Quincey's "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater," examining the experience and the effects of opium consumption. The book delves into themes of addiction, existential reflection, and the interplay of suffering and pleasure through the lens of the author’s personal journey. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the background of the text, highlighting the efforts of Alfred de Musset to translate and share De Quincey's insights on opium. It discusses the long-lost status of "L'Anglais mangeur d'opium" and the circumstances surrounding its rediscovery, shedding light on its importance in the canon of French literature. De Quincey himself is depicted, showcasing his experience as an opium eater and philosopher, navigating between pleasure and pain. The text sets the stage for a rich exploration of the human psyche as it grapples with addiction and the desire for transcendence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Opium abuse -- England
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| Subject |
Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859
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| Subject |
Drug addicts -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69802 |
| Release Date |
Jan 14, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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