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Household Gods: A Comedy

By Aleister Crowley
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A comic drama stages the collision of domestic piety and untamed pagan impulse as a grieving husband, mourning a vanished beloved, is led by a provocative servant into nocturnal rites among groves and a statue of Pan. Household altars, erotic enticement, and mythic figures like a faun animate debates about love, freedom, and the limits of devotion. Scenes shift from hearth to lawns, woods, and a lake, mixing satire and occult symbolism to unsettle conventional morals and explore longing, ritual power, and the quest for transcendence hidden beneath ordinary domestic life.

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Aleister Crowley

Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, and writer, known for his influential works on mysticism and spirituality. He is often associated with the early 20th-century esoteric movement and is recognized for his role in the development of modern occult practices. Crowley's literary contributions include plays, poetry, and philosophical texts, with notable works such as "Household Gods: A Comedy" and "Tannhäuser." His provocative ideas and unconventional lifestyle earned him both followers and critics, solidifying his place in the literary and occult heritage of the 20th century.

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