Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

Discover the incredible myths and legends of Ireland in this wonderful selection of tales, collected and retold by Lady Wilde, the mother of Oscar Wilde.Lady Wilde was an accomplished folklorist who sought to preserve Irish culture through recording their enchanting myths, rituals and beliefs. This collection contains over 100 of these enthralling and eerie tales including, "The Horned Women," "The Holy Well and the Murderer," and "The Bride's Death-Song,"

Lady Jane Wilde was the mother of Oscar Wilde and an accomplished folklorist. She sought to preserve Irish culture through recording their enchanting myths, rituals and beliefs. This collection contains over 100 of these enthralling tales, from fairies stealing children to leprechauns promising gold. Each showcase the strange and mystical superstitions spread by Irish peasantry in the ancient tongue.Tales include:• The Horned Women• The Fenian Knights• The Fair...

Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland is a luminous collection of Ireland’s enchanted past, lovingly gathered and retold by Lady Jane Wilde, poet, folklorist, and mother of Oscar Wilde.Drawing from oral lore and ancient custom, Lady Wilde preserves tales of banshees and blessings, charms and curses, sacred wells, and the rites of the hearth and field. With deep reverence for Ireland’s ancestral voice, she offers not only stories, but ...

Jane Francesca Agnes, Lady Wilde (1821–1896) was an Irish poet and mother of Oscar Wilde. She wrote under the pseudonym "Speranza” and famously supported the Irish nationalist movement. She also had a particular interest in folktales, which she collected. In “Folk Medicine, Plant Lore, and Healing Plants”, Wilde looks at a variety of natural cures, healing plants, and remedies from Irish folk culture ranging from love and invisibility potions, to remedies for toothache and beyond. Contents...

The anthology 'The History of Witchcraft in Europe Throughout the Ages' offers readers a comprehensive exploration of witchcraft's evolving narrative in Europe, seamlessly weaving together historical treatises, literary reflections, and cultural analyses. This carefully curated collection spans numerous centuries and presents a wide array of literary styles, from rigorously documented accounts to evocative storytelling. Each piece is selected to showcase the diversity and complexity of Eur...

The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft assembles a capacious archive of witchcraft writing, setting legal testimony, religious polemic, antiquarian inquiry, historical narrative, folklore, and skeptical interpretation in productive tension. Ranging from Puritan accounts of diabolic threat to later efforts to explain accusation through social fear, credulity, and custom, the volume illuminates the unstable boundary between recorded event and inherited legend. Its most compelling juxtapositio...

The Mythology and History of Witchcraft presents an expansive exploration of the enduring motifs, diverse narratives, and enigmatic practices concerning witches and witchcraft spanning various cultures and epochs. This anthology captures a complex tapestry of myths, histories, and speculative narratives that reflect humanity's fascination with the mystical and often misunderstood aspects of witchcraft. Within its pages, readers will find a compelling array of literary styles: from historic...

The anthology, *The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft*, presents a comprehensive examination of witchcraft through a tapestry of narratives blending historical analysis, literary exploration, and mythological critique. This collection grants readers an unparalleled journey through the multifaceted world of witchcraft, framed within its literary and historical contexts. The works gathered within this volume each contribute unique perspectives'Äîranging from vivid storytelling to analytical ...

In 'The Book of Witchcraft,' the reader is plunged into a rich tapestry of myths, historical accounts, and supernatural lore. The anthology spans a wide range of literary styles from incisive essays to evocative narratives, encapsulating the multifaceted domain of witchcraft. This comprehensive collection draws from rich historical sources and cultural tales, painting a vivid panorama of the beliefs and superstitions that have surrounded witchcraft throughout the ages. Standout pieces expl...

In "The History of Witchcraft in Europe," readers discover a captivating exploration of magic, myth, and the supernatural as represented in European lore. Spanning a rich tapestry of historical periods and literary styles, this anthology delves into the nuanced portrayals of witchcraft, weaving together narrative accounts, historical analyses, and folklore. With highlights that transcend mere fictional representation to offer an insightful glimpse into societal fears and fascinations, the ...

The History of Witchcraft in Europe Throughout the Ages surveys the changing meanings of witchcraft from medieval demonology and judicial persecution to folklore, superstition, and modern historical inquiry. Its selections range across antiquarian narrative, legal and ecclesiastical history, ethnographic observation, Gothic-inflected prose, and skeptical social commentary. Accounts of trials, Sabbath lore, regional traditions, and the cultural afterlives of accusation make the volume a cap...