"Tannhäuser: A Story of All Time" by Aleister Crowley is an early 20th-century poetic drama that investigates themes of love, spirituality, and the intricacies of life through the journey of Tannhäuser. The poem opens with the protagonist Tannhäuser as he wanders through a barren scenery, pondering the meaning of life and his personal pursuit of higher ideals. Tannhäuser is a character driven by a search for truth and balance as he journeys through diverse realms of love and consciousness, expressing a deep desire for understanding and wrestling with fundamental questions about love, fate, and the divine. Tannhäuser's journey highlights the conflict between worldly desires and spiritual aspirations, anticipating the challenges and changes he faces on his quest for enlightenment. In doing so, the narrative reflects Crowley's interest in mysticism and the relationship between earthly desire and divine inspiration, revealing powerful themes.
Tannhäuser : $b A story of all time
By Aleister Crowley
A seeker's quest for enlightenment leads him through contrasting realms of love and consciousness, forcing him to confront the conflict between passion and divinity.
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About the AuthorAleister Crowley was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, philosopher, political theorist, novelist, mountaineer, and painter. He founded the religion of Thelema, identifying himself as the prophet entrusted with guiding humanity into the Æon of Horus in the early 20th century. A prolific writer, he published widely over the course of his life.
Aleister Crowley was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, philosopher, political theorist, novelist, mountaineer, and painter. He founded the religion of Thelema, identifying himself as the prophet entrusted with guiding humanity into the Æon of Horus in the early 20th century. A prolific writer, he published widely over the course of his life.
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