The Witch in History by Diane Purkiss

The Witch in History by Diane Purkiss

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Summary

In this study, Diane Purkiss investigates the diverse interpretations and meanings attributed to the figure of the witch. The areas she considers include Canonical literature, visual arts, fairy tales, folklore, real-life witch stories, pornography and sado-masochism, film, and the stage.

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The Witch in History by Diane Purkiss

'Diane Purkiss ... insists on taking witches seriously. Her refusal to write witch-believers off as unenlightened has produced some richly intelligent meditations on their -- and our -- world.' - The Observer 'An invigorating and challenging book ... sets many hares running.' - The Times Higher Education Supplement

'Diane Purkiss.. insists on taking witches seriously. Her refusal to write witch-believers off as unenlightened has produced some richly intelligent meditations on their -- and our -- world.' - The Observer

'An invigorating and challenging book ... sets many hares running.' - The Times Higher Education Supplement

Diane Purkiss is Lecturer in English at the University of Reading.
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ISBN 13 9780415087629
ISBN 10 0415087627
Title The Witch in History
Author Diane Purkiss
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1996-10-31
Number of pages 308
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