The Virago Book Of Witches

Name: The Virago Book Of Witches
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349012605
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By Shahrukh Husain

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The Virago Book Of Witches by Shahrukh Husain is a captivating anthology that brings together an array of stories about witches from diverse cultures and historical periods. This book explores the complex character of the witch, showcasing her as both feared and revered, and challenges the traditional narratives surrounding witchcraft with a rich tapestry of tales. Through these stories, the book offers a fresh perspective on witchery as a powerful force that transcends time and cultures.
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Format: Hardback

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If you have a fascination with the mystique and power of historical tales about witches, this collection weaves together enchanting stories and folklore from around the world. It may appeal to those intrigued by the diversity and allure of witch figures across various cultures, each rich with its unique context and narrative.

As with Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales, The Virago Book of Witches will become a perennial favourite. Witches are once again in the ascendancy! Reissued with a new introduction by the editor

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A collection of more than fifty stories about witches from around the world. There are tales of banshees, crones, and beauties in disguise from China, Siberia, the Caribbean, Armenia, Portugal, and Australia. The characters featured include Italy's Witch Bea-Witch, Lilith, Kali, and Twitti Glyn Hec.

Alluring women, enchantresses, wise old ladies, and bewitching women: they are all here and ready to haunt, entice, possess, transform, challenge—and sometimes even to help.

The Virago Book of Witches captures the essence of these captivating figures, exploring their diverse stories and mystique across cultures.

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The Virago Book Of Witches by Shahrukh Husain offers a captivating collection of tales that showcase witches from diverse cultures and traditions around the world. The book presents an engaging mix of stories featuring witches who are both compassionate and malevolent, ensuring a thoroughly entertaining read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349012605

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 423g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Shahrukh Husain writes fiction, non-fiction and scripts for children and adults. She is passionate about world mythology and folklore which provides a link between her two jobs: writing and psychoanalysis and claims to have been in the thrall of witches since childhood. She was born in Karachi, Pakistan and lives in London.

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