Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling - Illustrated by Numerous Incantations, Specimens of Medical Magic, Anecdotes and Tales
Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling - Illustrated by Numerous Incantations, Specimens of Medical Magic, Anecdotes and Tales

Author: Charles Godfrey Leland

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2015-10-28

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1473370760

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This vintage work contains a collection of the customs, usages, and ceremonies used among gypsies, as regards fortune-telling, witch-doctoring, love-philtering, and other sorcery, illustrated by many anecdotes and instances, taken either from works as yet very little known to the English reader or from personal experiences. Within a very few years, since Ethnology and Archaeology have received a great inspiration, and much enlarged their scope through Folk-lore, everything relating to such subjects is studied with far greater interest and to much greater profit than was the case when they were cultivated in a languid, half-believing, half-sceptical spirit which was in reality rather one of mere romance than reason. Now that we seek with resolution to find the whole truth, be it based on materialism, spiritualism, or their identity, we are amazed to find that the realm of marvel and mystery, of wonder and poetry, connected with what we vaguely call “magic,” far from being explained away or exploded, enlarges before us as we proceed, and that not into a mere cloudland, gorgeous land, but into a country of reality in which men of science who would once have disdained the mere thought thereof are beginning to stray.

The Complete Novels of Victor Hugo
The Complete Novels of Victor Hugo

Author: Victor Hugo

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-03

Total Pages: 4099

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The Complete Novels of Victor Hugo is a literary masterpiece that compiles all of the acclaimed author's novels in one comprehensive volume. Known for his rich and complex narratives, Hugo weaves together themes of justice, morality, and the human experience in an engaging and thought-provoking manner. His captivating storytelling and vivid imagery transport readers to 19th-century France, where they witness the struggles and triumphs of unforgettable characters. This collection showcases the breadth of Hugo's talent, from the epic Les Misérables to the hauntingly beautiful The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Each novel immerses readers in a world filled with passion, emotion, and social commentary. Victor Hugo's writing style is characterized by poetic language, deep philosophical insights, and a profound understanding of the human condition. His works continue to resonate with readers of all ages, making this volume a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature or historical fiction. The Complete Novels of Victor Hugo is a timeless treasure that will captivate and inspire readers for generations to come.

The Greatest Works of Victor Hugo
The Greatest Works of Victor Hugo

Author: Victor Hugo

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-03

Total Pages: 4929

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Victor Hugo's 'The Greatest Works of Victor Hugo' is a comprehensive collection of the author's most renowned literary works, including 'Les Misérables' and 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame'. Hugo's writing style is characterized by his profound exploration of moral and social issues, intricate character development, and vivid descriptions of 19th-century France. Through intricate plots and rich symbolism, Hugo delves deep into the complexity of human nature and the impact of societal norms. His works are masterpieces of French literature, showcasing his revolutionary ideas and powerful storytelling techniques. Victor Hugo's ability to create compelling narratives with powerful messages has solidified his place as one of the greatest writers of all time. The author's personal experiences and observations of the injustices in society greatly influenced his writing, giving his works a passionate and heartfelt quality. Readers captivated by intricate storytelling and thought-provoking themes will find 'The Greatest Works of Victor Hugo' to be a truly enriching and captivating literary journey.

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

Author: Victor Hugo

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-10-06

Total Pages: 612

ISBN-13: 8027218713

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This eBook edition of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Hunchback of Notre Dame (French: Notre-Dame de Paris, "Our Lady of Paris") is a novel by Victor Hugo published in 1831. The French title refers to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, on which the story is focused, and it is also a metaphor for Esmeralda, who is the center of the human drama within the story. The story begins on Epiphany (6 January), 1482, the day of the Feast of Fools in Paris, France. Quasimodo, a deformed hunchback who is the bell-ringer of Notre Dame, is introduced by his crowning as the Pope of Fools. Esmeralda, a beautiful Gypsy with a kind and generous heart, captures the hearts of many men, including those of Captain Phoebus and Pierre Gringoire, a poor street poet, but especially those of Quasimodo and his adoptive father, Claude Frollo, the Archdeacon of Notre Dame... This e-book presents the classic and unabridged translation by Isabel F. Hapgood, carefully formatted and with a detailed table of contents.

Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune-telling
Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune-telling

Author: Charles Godfrey Leland

Publisher:

Published: 1891

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13:

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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1891. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIV.' A GYPSY MAGIC SPELL. HOKKANI BASO LELLIN DUDIKABIN, OR THE GREAT SECRET CHILDREN'S RHYMES AND INCANTATIONS TEN LITTLE INDIAN BOYS AND TEN LITTLE ACORN GIRLS OF MARCELLUS BURDI- GALENSIS. HERE is a meaningless rhyme very common among children. It is repeated while "counting off" --or "out" --those who are taking part in a game, and allotting to each a place. There are many versions of it, but the following is exactly word for word what I learned when a boy in Philadelphia: -- Ekkeri (or ickery), akkery, u-kcry an, Fillisi', follasy, Nicholas John, Queebee - quabee -- Irishman (or, Irish Mary), Stingle 'em--stangle 'em--buck! With a very little alteration This chapter is reproduced, but with much addition, from one in my work entitled "The Gypsies," published in Boston, 1881, by Houghton and Mifflin. London: Trubner Sc Co. The addition will be the most interesting portion to the folk-lorist. in sounds, and not more than children make of these verses in different places, this may be read as follows: -- Ek-keri (yekori) akairi, you kair an, Fillissin, follasy, Nakelas jan Kivi, kavi--Irishman, Stini, stani--buck! This is, of course, nonsense, but it is Romany or gypsy nonsense, and it may be thus translated very accurately: -- First--here--you begin! Castle, gloves. You don't play! Go on! Kivi--a kettle. How are you? Stdni, buck. The common version of the rhyme begins with-- "One--ery--two--ery, ickery an." But one-ery is an exact translation of ek-keri; ek, or yek, meaning one in gypsy. (Ek-orus, or yek-korus, means once). And it is remarkable that in-- "Hickory dickory dock, The rat ran up the clock, The clock struck one, And down he run, Hickory dickory dock." We have hickory, or ek-keri, again followed by a significant one. It may be observed that while my firs...

Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame

Author: Victor Hugo

Publisher:

Published: 1888

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13:

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In medieval Paris, Quasimodo, hunchbacked bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral struggles to save the gypsy dancer Esmeralda.

The Complete Novels
The Complete Novels

Author: Victor Hugo

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-13

Total Pages: 4104

ISBN-13:

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This edition includes: Les Misérables The Hunchback of Notre-Dame Toilers of the Sea The Man Who Laughs Hans of Iceland Bug-Jargal The Last Day of a Condemned Man; or, A Criminal's Last Hours Ninety-Three Claude Gueux (A Crime Story) A Fight with a Cannon

Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris

Author: Victor Hugo

Publisher: Standard Ebooks

Published: 2019-10-01T23:58:11Z

Total Pages: 655

ISBN-13:

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Esmeralda is a breathtaking beauty and attracts the attention of men all around her, including an actor, a captain, and an archdeacon, to whom she is of course forbidden. But because of a kindness she paid to him, there is one whose love for her is pure: the archdeacon’s bellringer. The actions of the archdeacon, who cannot control his lust for the young woman, ultimately draws all four men into her orbit, and his, with tragic consequences. Hugo’s tragic novel is an ode to gothic architecture in general and that of Notre-Dame de Paris in particular. Hugo was upset both at the neglect of buildings like Notre-Dame, and the modernization of those that weren’t being neglected. By centering on the building, he was able to bring all classes into his story: from kings and nobles to bellringers and sewer rats. The first American translation changed the title to “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” shifting attention to the bellringer, but Hugo’s focus was always on Notre-Dame and the beautiful gothic architecture of Paris. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.