Narratives of Sorcery and Magic From the Most Authentic Sources
Narratives of Sorcery and Magic From the Most Authentic Sources by Thomas Wright is a reprint edition published by Cambridge University Press on February 16, 2012. This 366-page work delves into the historical perspectives of folklore, sorcery, and legend, reflecting Wright’s extensive research and interest in these subjects. The book presents accounts of sorcery across Europe, exploring figures such as the legendary Dr. Faustus and examining the role of the occult in England during and after the Reformation.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of various aspects of magic and witchcraft, including insights into notable magicians like John Dee and the views of King James I on witchcraft. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of history and the occult, as it compiles material that may not be readily available elsewhere. Through its exploration of social history and magick studies, this book provides a unique perspective on the cultural significance of sorcery and its enduring legacy.
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The English historian and antiquary Thomas Wright (1810-70) co-founded and joined a number of antiquarian and literary societies. He was greatly interested in Old English, Middle English and Anglo-Norman texts, and in the 1840s and 1850s he published widely within these areas. Gradually his focus shifted to the archaeology of Roman Britain and to Anglo-Saxon cemeteries. Although much of Wright’s research has been completely superseded, his work is still considered worth consulting, as he collected material not readily available elsewhere. This two-volume 1851 publication is testimony to Wright’s interest in folklore, sorcery and legend. In Volume 1 the author accounts of sorcery across Europe, and he considers the legendary Dr Faustus as an archetypal magician who called ‘the demon’. Wright also discusses the place of the occult in England during and after the Reformation, writing about magicians such as John Dee, and describing King James I’s views on witchcraft.
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