John St. John

This autobiographical work by Aleister Crowley records an initiatory retreat and the inner experiences surrounding a period of occult training and self-discipline. It is historically significant as a vivid example of Thelemic spiritual autobiography, and readers will find reflections on meditation, magical aspiration, symbolism, and the psychological demands of mystical practice.

Aleister Crowley (1875–1947) was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, and religious innovator who founded Thelema, a modern esoteric system centered on will, ritual, and spiritual liberation. His many books, including Liber AL vel Legis and Magick in Theory and Practice, made him one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century occult literature.