Download or read book Confessions of an English Opium-Eater written by Thomas De Quincey and published by Readhowyouwant. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the backdrop of England, it is an autobiographical novel by De Quincey. He gives an account of the times when he was addicted to opium and had hallucinations under its influence. The narrative details how he was left desolate during the time he was an addict and his recovery from the turmoil. Engrossing!