02451cam a22003133u 4500 32589 UtSlPG 20260610133737.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-05-30 Produced by Brendan OConnor, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845" is a literary periodical published during the mid-19th century. This collection features a variety of writings, including essays, poems, and critical commentary, reflecting the cultural and intellectual life of the time. Notable contents include a sequel to "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater" titled "Susperia de Profundis," showcasing the intricate relationship between dreaming, opium use, and personal reflection, along with an account of an Englishwoman's experiences in Egypt. The opening portion presents an introductory notice to the essay "Suspiria de Profundis," where the author delves into themes of dreaming and the complexities of human experience, particularly in relation to opium. The text explores how constant social engagement diminishes one's capacity to dream profoundly, contrasting this with the need for solitude to foster deeper thoughts and emotional insights. The narrative hints at the author's own struggles with opium addiction and its profound impact on his dreams, as well as the eventual downfall that such excess may yield. Through these reflections, the work sets the stage for a rich exploration of consciousness, personal history, and the interplay between various states of awareness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scotland -- Periodicals England -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32589 73435 73435