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French literary figure Charles Baudelaire was a member of the infamous Club of the Hashish-Eaters, a Parisian literary group dedicated to the exploration of altered states of consciousness, principally through the use of hashish. The Poem of Hashish was first published in 1850. This is Aleister Crowley’s translation of it, from 1895. Baudelaire was part of the French art movement known as saymbolism, which acted as a reaction to realism and placed a lot of emphasis on the power of dreams and the imagination as tools for communicating ideals through symbols.

Aleister Crowley was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer. Crowley declared his followers should "Do what thou wilt" and seek to align themselves with their True Will through the practice of magick. Herein is a treasury of his long-lost writings.

Edward Alexander Crowley (1875-1947) was a British writer, poet, magician and follower of the occult who wrote under the name Aleister Crowley. His works scandalised Victorian England with their diabolical and deviantly sexual themes. 'The Drug' is the story of a man who accepts a strange drug from an alchemist and goes on a terrifying psychic trip.

Edward Alexander Crowley (1875-1947), who wrote under the name Aleister Crowley, was a British occultist, magician, writer and poet. He shocked Victorian Britain with his stories and novels of diabolical magic and deviant sexuality which pushed far beyond the acceptable boundaries of the day. 'The Violinist' is a terrifyingly erotic and wicked tale of a female violinist whose wild fiddle playing is filled with sexuality and pure evil, with the power to raise demons and commit murder.

Edward Alexander Crowley (1875-1947) was a British occultist and writer who wrote as Aleister Crowley. His stories and novels shocked Victorian England with their focus on demonic magic and sexual deviance. The Vixen is a traditional werewolf story but with Crowley's typical cruel and savage erotic twist on the classic theme.

"Il Cuore del Maestro" è un poema iniziatico pubblicato da Crowley nel 1937, anche se la maggior parte del testo venne scritta dal Maestro in Tunisia sulla collina sacra di Sidi Bou Said nel 1924, subito dopo gli anni trascorsi a Cefalù nella celebre Abbazia di Thelema. Testo dalle fortissime valenze iniziatiche, "Il Cuore del Maestro" annuncia l'arrivo della Bestia, che giunge sulla terra con il duplice ruolo di Insegnante del Mondo e di Profeta del Nuovo Eone di Horus.

Nel 1904, durante una vacanza a El Cairo, Aleister Crowley è protagonista di un evento mistico fuori dal normale. Edit Rose, la moglie del Maestro, all'improvviso è posseduta da un'entità superiore. Seguendo in maniera precisa le indicazioni della moglie, attraverso cui parlava questa misteriosa entità, Crowley riesce ad invocare la divinità egizia Horus. Durante il colloquio con il dio Crowley viene a conoscenza dell'inizio di un nuovo eone magico e riceve direttamente dal dio l'incarico di essere il suo Profeta in Terra.

Edward Alexander Crowley was born on 12th October 1875 to wealthy parents in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. Life for Crowley was to abandon his parents’ Christian faith and instead to inject himself into Western esotericism. In 1898, he joined the esoteric Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and was trained in ceremonial magic before studying both Hindu and Buddhist practices in India. His literary works were both prolific and covered many topics. In the early part of his career he published many poetry books, even plays, before his darker and more forceful works.

Edward Alexander Crowley was born on 12th October 1875 to wealthy parents in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. He was educated at Malvern College, Tonbridge School, Eastbourne College and finally Trinity College, Cambridge where he focused on his passions of mountaineering and poetry and published several volumes. His literary works were both prolific and covered many topics. In the early part of his career he published many poetry books, even plays, before his darker and more forceful works came to dominate his output.

Diary of a Drug Fiend. This captivating novel, first published in 1922, explores the alluring highs and harrowing lows of addiction through the lens of Crowley’s unique philosophical and occult perspective. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, esoteric literature, and compelling narratives, this audiobook is an essential addition to your collection.

The unifying factor of this collection is that, without exception, every author included here was in some way or another involved with or interested in the occult. In some cases, they were members of an occult organization, such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the Theosophical Society, or similar such groups. Others simply had a strong personal interest in the subject matter or practiced some form of the esoteric sciences in private.

Aleister Crowley desarrolló con mucho éxito actividades en aparienciatan disímiles y distantes como la poesía, el alpinismo, el ajedres, el ocultismo, el espionaje político, el arte, el teatro experimental, la literatura, las drogas y el uso de enteógenos como propulsores de la conciencia, el mundo queer, el yoga, el sufismo, el budismo, traductor del Tao Te King y seguidor del Tao, además de ser un experto en la lectura del I Ching en un mundo occidental que apenas lo descubría. Y claro, fue un enorme escritor, tal como usted lo descubrirá en estos relatos.

El Libro de las Mentiras es una obra que desafía las convenciones del pensamiento y la espiritualidad. Mediante 93 capítulos cortos, cada uno cargado de simbolismo, magia y humor, Crowley entrelaza una trama de filosofía esotérica y revelaciones personales. Este libro, que se sitúa en la intersección del misticismo y la paradoja, invita a los lectores a cuestionar la naturaleza de la verdad y la realidad. Con su estilo provocativo y a menudo críptico, Crowley desafía a los lectores a explorar los límites de su comprensión y a encontrar su propio camino hacia la iluminación espiritual.

Edward Alexander Crowley was born on 12th October 1875 to wealthy parents in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. He was educated at Malvern College, Tonbridge School, Eastbourne College and finally Trinity College, Cambridge where he focused on his passions of mountaineering and poetry and published several volumes. His literary works were both prolific and covered many topics. In the early part of his career he published many poetry books, even plays, before his darker and more forceful works came to dominate his output.

Este libro revolucionario presenta las revelaciones de Crowley, un mago y ocultista, que proclama una nueva era de libertad espiritual y autodeterminación. A través de sus profundos y provocativos escritos, el autor invita al lector a cuestionar las normas establecidas y a explorar los reinos del ser y la voluntad. ¿Estás listo para abrir tu mente a las verdades más profundas y desconcertantes de la existencia?

Edward Alexander Crowley was born on 12th October 1875 to wealthy parents in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. His literary works were both prolific and covered many topics. In the early part of his career he published many poetry books, even plays, before his darker and more forceful works came to dominate his output.

Edward Alexander Crowley was born on 12th October 1875 to wealthy parents in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. His literary works were both prolific and covered many topics. In the early part of his career he published many poetry books, even plays, before his darker and more forceful works came to dominate his output.

Delve into the mysterious world of The Book of Lies by Aleister Crowley and discover a unique and thought-provoking work of literature! This collection of prose poems and short essays explores a wide range of topics, including mysticism, magic, and the nature of consciousness. With its unconventional structure and provocative ideas, The Book of Lies is a challenging and rewarding listen for anyone interested in alternative spirituality or philosophy. So why wait? Start listening to The Book of Lies today and explore the boundaries of your own understanding.https://www.solgood.org - Check out ...

Since its inception in the 19th Century photography has been a trusted source capturing both truth and reality. It cannot lie. Our eyes may deceive us, but the camera cannot. In this volume whilst our classic authors are at the early edge of photography’s development, they use it in ways that are both innovative and atmospheric as very often the camera and the photographer become a central part in many fascinating stories.