Note Book of an English Opium-Eater

"Note Book of an English Opium-Eater" by Thomas De Quincey is an autobiographical account written by De Quincey, about his laudanum addiction and its effect on his life. De Quincey's account was organized into multiple parts to showcase his different thoughts and the ways the drug left an impact on him. From murder to history, the book takes readers into the mind and political ideals of someone who is suffering from addiction.