This early work by Aleister Crowley was originally published in 1899. Born in Royal Leamington Spa, England in 1875, Crowley was raised by Christian fundamentalist parents. He attended Trinity College at Cambridge University but left before graduating. After leaving the college, he devoted his time to studying the occult, and travelled extensively throughout the world in pursuit of its secret knowledge. He went on to become a prolific writer, producing essays, prose and poetry on a wide range of subjects. To this day he remains a highly influential figure, both in occult circles and popular culture.
