
The History of Witchcraft in Europe
Darkness & Sorcery Collection: Lives of the Necromancers, The Witch Mania, Magic and Witchcraft, Glimpses of the Supernatural, Witch Stories…By John Ashton, William Godwin, Howard Williams, Frederick George Lee, Walter Scott, Jules Michelet, M. Schele de Vere, W. H. Davenport Adams, Charles Mackay, George Moir, Margaret Murray, St. John D. Seymour, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Bram Stoker, E. Lynn Linton, Wilhelm MeinholdLength176h 31m
About this audiobook
The History of Witchcraft in Europe' is a compelling anthology that traverses the murky waters of witchcraft's past through a diverse array of literary styles. This collection encapsulates a wide-ranging chronicle from medieval superstitions and the horrors of the witch hunts to the Romantic reinterpretation of witch folklore within a modern scholarly framework. The anthology highlights not only the dark narratives that have swirled around this theme but also represents pivotal transformations in the portrayal of witchcraft, underscored by critical texts which reveal the shifting intersection of fear, mysticism, and power dynamics in European societies. The authors contributing to this anthology, such as John Ashton, Bram Stoker, and Margaret Murray, bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds influenced by various movements like Romanticism and the Enlightenment while embodying unique philosophical, historical, and literary insights. Their collective works offer a nuanced understanding of the sociopolitical fears and theological battles that historically fueled the witchcraft craze and its subsequent study. This anthology serves as a crucible where the myriad perspectives and interpretations regarding European witchcraft meld together, reflecting their disparate cultural contexts and personal ideologies. Reaching into 'The History of Witchcraft in Europe' provides an enriching academic experience. For the erudite reader and the curious novice alike, this anthology offers a panoramic view into the diverse narratives and analyses about witchcraft, presenting an opportunity to engage with the subject's complexity through well-crafted scholarship. The collection encourages readers to appreciate the historical evolution of witchcraft within Europe, challenging them to consider broader questions about human nature, fear, and the societal construct of otherness.
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Rating★★★★ 4.0 (18)
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GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length176 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The House with the Green Shutters
26Chapter IV.
2The History of Witchcraft in Europe
27Chapter V.
3The Superstitions of Witchcraft by Howard Williams
28Chapter VI.
4Preface
29Chapter VII.
5PART I. EARLIER FAITH: Chapter I.
30Chapter VIII.
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6PART II. MEDIÆVAL FAITH
31Chapter IX.
7Chapter I.
32Chapter X.
8Chapter II.
33Chapter XI.
9Chapter III.
34Chapter XII.
10PART III. MODERN FAITH
35Chapter XIII.
11Chapter I.
36Chapter XIV.
12Chapter II.
37Chapter XV.
13Chapter III.
38Chapter XVI.
14Chapter IV.
39Chapter XVII.
15Chapter V.
40Chapter XVIII.
16Chapter VI.
41Chapter XIX.
17Chapter VII.
42Chapter XX.
18Chapter VIII.
43Chapter XXI.
19Chapter IX.
44Chapter XXII.
20Chapter X.
45Chapter XXIII.
21The Devil in Britain and America by John Ashton
46Chapter XXIV.
22Preface
47Lives of the Necromancers by William Godwin
23Chapter I.
48Preface
24Chapter II.
49Lives of the Necromancers
25Chapter III.
50Ambitious Nature of Man