Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845

"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845" by Various, gives readers a window into the 19th century, featuring essays, poems, and critical analysis that capture the era's cultural and intellectual spirit. A highlight is "Susperia de Profundis," a follow-up to "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater," which shows the complicated connection between dreams, opium, and self-reflection, alongside the story of an Englishwoman's adventures in Egypt. The introduction to "Suspiria de Profundis" explores how constant social interaction can lessen our ability to dream deeply, suggesting that solitude is needed for deeper thoughts and emotional understanding. Moreover, the author hints at a personal battle with opium addiction and its deep influence on dreams, pointing to the potential destruction that such excess could cause, setting the scene to study our understanding, personal history, and the interactions between different states of awareness.