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Opium
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ISBN13: 9781025883519
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Opium is a profound and intensely personal account of Jean Cocteau's journey through addiction and recovery. Written during a period of detoxification in the late 1920s, this work serves as a diary of a cure, capturing the physical and psychological sensations of withdrawal alongside meditations on art, life, and the creative process. Cocteau provides a unique perspective on the nature of dependency, describing the drug not merely as a substance, but as a transformative presence that reshapes one's perception of time, memory, and reality.
Beyond its focus on addiction, Opium is a rich tapestry of literary and philosophical insights. Cocteau reflects on his contemporaries, his influences, and the very essence of poetry and drama. The text is characterized by its aphoristic style and raw honesty, offering readers a window into the mind of one of the twentieth century's most influential avant-garde artists. This work remains a seminal piece of literature for those interested in the intersections of creativity, suffering, and the human condition. It stands as both a courageous memoir and a brilliant intellectual exercise, providing a vivid documentation of the struggle to reclaim the self from the grip of substance abuse.
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