Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley (English) Paperback Book

Description: Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley Diary of a Drug Fiend is a semi-autobiographical novel by the occultist, poet and painter Aleister Crowley. The book follows a young couple, the aristocratic Sir Peter Pendragon and his lover Louise Laleham. Following the First World War, Sir Peter - a veteran pilot - comes into a large inheritance, which he promptly begins to spend recklessly. Peter and Louise fall deeply in love with one another, bonding over cocaine which lifts their spirits to ungainly heights. Together, the pair elope across France and Italy, taking increasing amounts of cocaine and combining the drug with heroin. Their binge causes Peter to behave aggressively by brandishing a gun in public, and the two are apprehended by the police. As the pair sit in custody, their guide steals their belongings and valuables - the first in a series of misfortunes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Long Description Diary of a Drug Fiend is a semi-autobiographical novel by the occultist, poet and painter Aleister Crowley. The book follows a young couple, the aristocratic Sir Peter Pendragon and his lover Louise Laleham. Following the First World War, Sir Peter - a veteran pilot - comes into a large inheritance, which he promptly begins to spend recklessly. Peter and Louise fall deeply in love with one another, bonding over cocaine which lifts their spirits to ungainly heights. Together, the pair elope across France and Italy, taking increasing amounts of cocaine and combining the drug with heroin. Their binge causes Peter to behave aggressively by brandishing a gun in public, and the two are apprehended by the police. As the pair sit in custody, their guide steals their belongings and valuables - the first in a series of misfortunes. Details ISBN138794911X Author Aleister Crowley Pages 194 Language English Year 2018 ISBN-10 138794911X ISBN-13 9781387949113 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-07-16 Imprint Lulu.com DEWEY FIC Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Publisher Lulu.com Place of Publication Morrisville Country of Publication United States Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2018-07-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:119183886;

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