'Death in the Afternoon'.

The article offers information on the history of absinthe, its association with controversies and tragedies, and its impact on European and American cultures. Topics include the origin and ingredients of absinthe, green and mysterious liquor, known for its potency and alleged hallucinogenic powers; the Lanfray killings and the ensuing moral panic; the rise and fall of absinthe's popularity; its connection to French culture; and its relative obscurity in America with warnings of its dangers.