The Notebook of an English Opium Doctor is a fascinating autobiographical book by Thomas de Quincey, in which he recounts his experiences with opium. The author describes in detail his impressions of this drug, its influence on his life and thoughts. In addition, the book reproduces his philosophical reflections on the nature of addiction, creativity and reality. This sophisticated literary work not only reveals the depths of the author's psyche, but also gives the reader the opportunity to delve into the world of intoxicating hallucinations and dreams. De Quincey skillfully combines realism and fantasy, which makes his work an excellent subject for study from both literary and philosophical and medical aspects." This book became a classic in the literature of English romanticism and was remembered by readers for its special style and deep meaning, which makes it one of the most interesting and influential works of its time.