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Pleasures and Pains

- Opium And The Orient In Nineteenth Century British Culture

About Pleasures and Pains

Incorporating elements of literary criticism, cultural studies, and social history, Pleasures and Pains takes a new look at the complicated dynamics of empire as well as the development of still-prevalent perceptions of drugs as alien invaders responsible for the decay of national character.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780813922355
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 277
  • Published:
  • June 29, 1995
  • Dimensions:
  • 228x152x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 270 g.
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Expected delivery: December 13, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Pleasures and Pains

Incorporating elements of literary criticism, cultural studies, and social history, Pleasures and Pains takes a new look at the complicated dynamics of empire as well as the development of still-prevalent perceptions of drugs as alien invaders responsible for the decay of national character.

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