Churton, Tobias
Aleister Crowley in England: The Return of the Great Beast
- ISBN 13:
- 9781644112311
- author:
- Churton, Tobias
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Health & Wellbeing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aleister Crowley in England: The Return of the Great Beast The final years of Aleister Crowley's life are a lesser-known chapter in his extraordinary story, yet one that is just as filled with intrigue and drama as his earlier years. This period, spanning from 1932 to 1947, saw Crowley's sex magick relations, espionage work, and artistic pursuits come to the forefront. Drawing on previously unpublished diaries and letters, Tobias Churton sheds new light on Crowley's experiences during this time, including his escape from Nazi-occupied Germany and his subsequent work as a secret operative for British intelligence. The book also explores Crowley's notorious trial, his relations with influential figures such as Dion Fortune and Jack Parsons, and his attempts to shape the occult landscape of post-war England. Through Churton's meticulous research, this book offers a detailed and nuanced understanding of Crowley's final years, revealing a complex and multifaceted individual who continued to shape the world of magic and the arts until the end of his life.