Confessions of an English Opium Eater Author:Thomas DeQuincey Dequincey wrote his famous Confessions at a time when opium was as easily available as aspirin today, and almost as frequently used, and when its dangers were not understood. though something of a fugitive from respectible society, he shared his addiction with some of the most distinguished men of his age.This edition follows the first edition ... more »of 1821. An appendix includes the most valuable passaged from the longer but inferior edition of 1856. Introduction by Althea Hayter.« less