The Drug and Other Stories
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A collection of fifty-two short stories by poet and philosopher Aleister Crowley.
This edition compiles the short fiction of Aleister Crowley, focusing on works from his time as a critic and editor. The volume contains fifty-two stories, with only thirty having been published while he was alive. The remaining twenty-two are uncollected texts that offer new insights into his literary capabilities. Crowley's career as a fiction writer spanned from 1908 to 1922, yet these stories have largely escaped notice. The book serves as a resource for understanding the breadth of his creative output during this era. It does not provide commentary or analysis but presents the raw text for reader interpretation. The collection highlights his versatility as an author beyond his primary reputation. Readers gain access to material that has been absent from standard anthologies of his work.
Aleister Crowley was a poet, writer, and religious philosopher active as a critic and editor between 1908 and 1922. This volume, published in 2015 by Wordsworth Editions, gathers his short stories, including works published during his lifetime and previously uncollected material.
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Readers seeking to expand their understanding of Aleister Crowley’s literary versatility beyond his primary reputation as an occultist will find this volume essential. It offers access to fifty-two short stories, including twenty-two uncollected texts that have largely escaped notice until now. This collection is ideal for those interested in the breadth of his creative output between 1908 and 1922. By presenting raw text without commentary, it allows readers to engage directly with his specific style and historical context. It serves as a valuable resource for examining his contributions to short fiction, providing insights absent from standard anthologies. However, it may not satisfy casual readers seeking straightforward plots, requiring instead a willingness to engage with complex literary nuances.
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This volume presents a diverse array of supernatural and gothic tales that highlight Crowley’s role as an active critic and author in the early twentieth century. While it lacks narrative cohesion or chronological structure, this organization allows for an exploration of different facets of his creative output. The inclusion of uncollected material offers a unique perspective on his literary capabilities. It is best suited for dedicated scholars and enthusiasts of dark fantasy who wish to examine his work beyond well-known occult writings. Casual readers may find the lack of straightforward plots demanding. Nevertheless, it stands as a significant resource for understanding the full scope of his fiction, offering raw engagement with his specific historical and literary context without editorial interference.
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