The Virago Book Of Witches

Name: The Virago Book Of Witches
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349016986
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By Shahrukh Husain

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The Virago Book Of Witches by Shahrukh Husain is a captivating anthology that delves into the diverse and intriguing world of witches as depicted in folklore from around the globe. The book offers a rich collection of stories and accounts that explore the multifaceted nature of these enigmatic figures, illustrating their roles as both feared and revered individuals throughout history. By weaving together various cultural narratives, it provides a compelling insight into the mysterious and enduring allure of witches.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the history and mythology surrounding witches. It offers a diverse compilation of tales from across cultures, providing insight into how witches have been perceived and portrayed throughout time. Fans of folklore and those interested in the intersection of gender, power, and mysticism are likely to find it particularly engaging.

A beautiful reissue of this perennial Virago favourite, with a brand-new introduction for a new generation of readers

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Beware the women who are called witches, or those who claim the name for themselves...

Banshees - a howling night-witch and harbinger of death; She-devils - Lilith and her daughters; or Bitches - Hecate, whose chariot is drawn by dogs.

Alluring women, enchantresses, seekers of revenge, wise old women and badly-behaved girls. As Shahrukh Husain says: 'witches... womanhood in all its complexity'.

Over fifty stories of crones and nixies, shape shifters and beauties are here, including the loving fox witch of Japan; Italy's Witch-Bea-Witch; Scotland's Goodwife of Laggan; Biddy Earl and the terrifying Kali and Baba Yaga who comes in many forms to haunt, entice, possess, transform and challenge.

From every corner of the globe, with tom-foolery, fun, strife and victory, these folklore and legends celebrate women who step out of line.

The Virago Book Of Witches by Shahrukh Husain brings together these captivating and diverse tales.

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The Virago Book of Witches by Shahrukh Husain presents a captivating collection of tales about witches from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of characters from benevolent to malevolent and from sagacious to sinister. The book is praised for its entertaining storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349016986

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 294g

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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