Thomas De Quincey (1785-1859) is considered one of the most important English prose writers of the early-19th century. This is the first part of a 21-volume set presenting De Quincey's work, also including previously unpublished material.

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Preface -- Abbreviations -- Conventions for manuscript transcription -- Confessions of an English Opium-Eater (Part I] London Magazine, September 1821 -- Notice to the Reader -- London Magazine, October 1821 -- Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, Part H London Magazine, October 1821 -- Letter from the English Opium Eater London Magazine, December 1821 -- Appendix (1822) -- Confessions of an English Opium-Eater (1856) -- Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, 1821 (Part Ij: -- a manuscript transcript -- Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, 1821 Part II: -- two discarded fragments -- Explanatory notes -- Textual notes.