Aleister Crowley (1875–1947) was a complex and enigmatic figure, renowned for his contributions to occultism and his status as a prolific writer, poet, and ceremonial magician. Born Edward Alexander Crowley in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, he soon developed an interest in the esoteric, ultimately adopting the name 'Aleister' in adulthood. Crowley's literary corpus comprises diverse ...