Aha ! [Paperback]

Aleister Crowley (Author), Israel Regardie (Author), Frater Achad (Author), James Wasserman (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1996

Crowley described <I>AHA!</I> as "An exposition in poetic language of the ways of attainment and the results obtained." This profoundly esoteric work particularly highlights the two central experiences of the Path, the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel and the Crossing of the Abyss. It also marks Crowley's final acceptance of the mysteries and teachings of <I>The Book of the Law </I>. <P>This new edition features a previously unpublished and invaluable Commentary by Frater Achad, one of Crowley's most important early students, which indicates a method by which the mystic depths of <I> AHA!</I> may be further explored. It includes an elaborate Commentary by Israel Regardie, a primary Crowley biographer and spokesman. An Afterword by Crowley scholar James Wasserman places the work within the context of Crowley's overall life and teaching.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This poem is undoubtedly one of the most wonderful descriptions of the mystical path that has ever been written. -- Frater Achad (Charles Stansfeld Jones)<br /><br />This poem is undoubtedly one of the most wonderful descriptions of the mystical path that has ever been written. -- Frater Achad (Charles Stansfeld Jones)<br /><br />To have chosen so unlikely a title as 'AHA!' for an almost epic poem about mysticism must require a strangely constituted mind. And this, of course, is supremely applicable to Aleister Crowley. --Dr. Israel Regardie<br /><br />To have chosen so unlikely a title as 'AHA!' for an almost epic poem about mysticism must require a strangely constituted mind. And this, of course, is supremely applicable to Aleister Crowley. --Dr. Israel Regardie

About the Author

Aleister Crowley (1875-1947), also known as The Great Beast and the Wickedest Man in the World, was one of the most profound students of Magick, Qabalah and yoga psychology. His vast influence reaches through all modern occultism. He is widely recognized as the first Western investigator to give initiation a truly scientific method. In reconciling occultism to physical science, mathematics and philosophy, Crowley achieved a lasting synthesis that remains unsurpassed for depth of insight and comprehensiveness.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: New Falcon Publications; Revised edition (November 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561840351
• ISBN-13: 978-1561840359
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,751,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law., August 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Aha ! (Paperback)

This poem encounters the journey through the system of the Astrum Argenteum intellectually -- at least to the grade of Magus. A very good work to study, and I recommend any one seriously interested in Crowley -- or the high levels of consciousness -- to read it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crowley at his poetic best, September 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Aha ! (Paperback)

This profoundly esoteric work highlights the two central experiences of the Path - the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel and the Crossing of the Abyss. It marks Crowley's final acceptance of The Book of the Law. He described AHA! as "An exposition in poetic language of the ways of attainment and the results obtained."

This book takes its stand among the great poetic classics of the spiritual path, in the tradition of Kabir, Tagore, and Rumi. I believe its Crowley's greatest sustained poetic epic. So did he.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Joy To Read, February 13, 2008

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Frater Pantha "Seeker of Light, Life, Love, a... (The Quiet Corner, CT, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aha ! (Paperback)

Crowley reveals insights while entertaining with some very enjoyable poetry. I mostly enjoy learning through prose but I was still pleased with this book. Others that enjoy learning mostly through art and poetry should strongly consider this book if they are interested in Crowley, the OTO, or the A.'.A.'.