
The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft
25 Books of Sorcery, Demonology & Supernatural: The Wonders of the Invisible World, Witch Stories…By Frederick George Lee, E. Lynn Linton, Howard Williams, Walter Scott, Jules Michelet, M. Schele de Vere, John Ashton, William Godwin, W. H. Davenport Adams, Charles Mackay, George Moir, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Bram Stoker, Wilhelm Meinhold, Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, Charles Wentworth Upham, M. V. B. Perley, James Thacher, William P. Upham, Samuel Roberts Wells, John M. Taylor, Allen PutnamLength262h 51m
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'The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft' presents a riveting exploration into the intricate narratives and variegated interpretations of witchcraft throughout history. This anthology seamlessly weaves together scholarly essays and literary works, highlighting the evolution of witchcraft from feared folklore to a subject of historical inquiry. The collection boasts a remarkable diversity in writing styles, ranging from the narrative to the analytic, each enriching the central contrast between historical truths and mythologized versions of witchcraft. Notable within the collection are in-depth examinations of major witch trials and supernatural occurrences contextualized within the broader societal implications they engendered. The authors and editors of this anthology are scholars and literary figures who have significantly contributed to the study of folklore, history, and the supernatural across various cultures and epochs. Figures like Bram Stoker and M. Schele de Vere bring to the compilation a deep understanding of the Gothic and eerie, which complements the factual historiography provided by historians like William Godwin and George Moir. Collectively, their work elucidates how the hysteria associated with witch hunts and witchcraft has been influenced by socio-political, religious, and cultural undercurrents, providing readers with a holistic view of a multifaceted subject. This anthology is indispensable for those enthralled by the historical and the mystical, offering a rare academic and literary confrontation between myth and reality. Readers are given the scholarly keys to unlock a treasure trove of perspectives on witchcraft, tracing its depiction and reconsideration through centuries. 'The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft' is as educational as it is fascinating, promising to enrich one's knowledge and provoke thoughtful discussion on the portrayal and understanding of witchcraft in both past and contemporary contexts.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length262 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Witchcraft in America
26Chapter III.
2The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft
27Chapter IV.
3Introduction
28Chapter V.
4The Superstitions of Witchcraft by Howard Williams
29Chapter VI.
5Preface
30Chapter VII.
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6PART I. EARLIER FAITH: Chapter I.
31Chapter VIII.
7PART II. MEDIÆVAL FAITH
32Chapter IX.
8Chapter I.
33Chapter X.
9Chapter II.
34Chapter XI.
10Chapter III.
35Chapter XII.
11PART III. MODERN FAITH
36Chapter XIII.
12Chapter I.
37Chapter XIV.
13Chapter II.
38Chapter XV.
14Chapter III.
39Chapter XVI.
15Chapter IV.
40Chapter XVII.
16Chapter V.
41Chapter XVIII.
17Chapter VI.
42Chapter XIX.
18Chapter VII.
43Chapter XX.
19Chapter VIII.
44Chapter XXI.
20Chapter IX.
45Chapter XXII.
21Chapter X.
46Chapter XXIII.
22The Devil in Britain and America by John Ashton
47Chapter XXIV.
23Preface
48Witchcraft in Europe
24Chapter I.
49History of Magic and Witchcraft
25Chapter II.
50Magic and Witchcraft by George Moir