Which Face of Witch
Which Face of Witch

Author: Adriana Madej-Stang

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2015-06-18

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1443879878

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For centuries, the figure of the witch represented the hostile and feared “other” on the edge of human society, placed “in between” the world of people and the world of demons. Whether she stood for the untamed powers of nature, dark powers of knowledge or magic, or evil powers derived from the devil, she was always identified with fear as a disturbance, as a danger to the order of society and to the well-being of those who understood themselves as settled within the borders of the patriarchal order and its psychological and sexual corselet. In this role, the witch appeared in numerous literary works, including, among others, writings by Chaucer, Shakespeare and Middleton. However, since the 1840s, the image of the witch has undergone enormous transformations, mainly due to the influence of various matriarchate theories and of feminist ideas. The witch, reclaimed by women for women, became an identification figure and representative of their expectations, fears, hopes and claims. This study investigates examples of witches in publications by contemporary British women writers to see how this figure is perceived, related to, and utilised in their respective texts. Iris Murdoch, Jeanette Winterson, Angela Carter and Fay Weldon, among others, refer consistently to this witch figure, whom they interpret in various creative and surprising ways, adopting innovative approaches to this comparably ancient figure.

Face of the Bell Witch
Face of the Bell Witch

Author: Jerry Gundersheimer

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2016-10-17

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 153200222X

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action-packed, relentlessly paced plot much to like about Face of the Bell Witch strong start to what could be an extraordinarily entertaining series. BlueInk Review a major cliffhanger unique perspective of what life might be like if death werent the end of relationships. Clarion Review (four stars) alternately tender and savage first installment of a paranormal series prose is frequently clever thick plot threads brightened by local color but tinged with shocking violence. Kirkus Review Deep within the bowels of a Tennessee cave, the vindictive spirit of the Bell Witch awaits the catalyst to unleash her vengeance again after a decade of dormancy Ten-year-old Abby Whitaker is troubled. Her devoted father, Brody, a gifted Clarksville medium, is aware that she is beginning to pick up on subtle signs presented by spirits of her late relatives. But who is the stranger loitering across from Abbys school, seeking her attention and worrying her so? While Brody juggles Abbys angsts along with the myriad demands of fatherhood and personal financial struggles, he fatefully crosses paths with two dangerous small-time hoodlums, leaving him to wonder if his unique ability is a blessing or a curse. As the slumbering Bell Witch is roused once more, Brody is propelled into a desperate life-or-death maelstrom where he is pitted against sinister forces that will stop at nothing to get what they want: the one he holds closest to his heart. In this paranormal thriller, a gifted medium and his young daughter unwittingly become embroiled in a perilous clash with both criminal and supernatural worldsawakening a vengeful spirit in the process.

The Witches
The Witches

Author: Stacy Schiff

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2015-10-27

Total Pages: 718

ISBN-13: 0316200611

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cleopatra, the #1 national bestseller, unpacks the mystery of the Salem Witch Trials. It began in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's daughter began to scream and convulse. It ended less than a year later, but not before 19 men and women had been hanged and an elderly man crushed to death. The panic spread quickly, involving the most educated men and prominent politicians in the colony. Neighbors accused neighbors, parents and children each other. Aside from suffrage, the Salem Witch Trials represent the only moment when women played the central role in American history. In curious ways, the trials would shape the future republic. As psychologically thrilling as it is historically seminal, The Witches is Stacy Schiff's account of this fantastical story -- the first great American mystery unveiled fully for the first time by one of our most acclaimed historians.

Waking the Witch
Waking the Witch

Author: Pam Grossman

Publisher: Gallery Books

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1982145854

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From the podcast host of The Witch Wave and practicing witch Pam Grossman—who Vulture has dubbed the “Terry Gross of witches”—comes an exploration of the world’s fascination with witches, why they have intrigued us for centuries and why they’re more relevant now than ever. When you think of a witch, what do you picture? Pointy black hat, maybe a broomstick. But witches in various guises have been with us for millennia. In Waking the Witch, Pam Grossman explores the impact of the world’s most magical icon. From the idea of the femme fatale in league with the devil to the bewitching pop culture archetypes in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Harry Potter; from the spooky ladies in fairy tales to the rise of contemporary witchcraft, witches reflect the power and potential of women. Part cultural analysis, part memoir, Waking the Witch traces the author’s own journey on the path to witchcraft, and how this has helped her find self-empowerment and purpose. It celebrates witches past, present, and future, and reveals the critical role they have played—and will continue to play—in the world as we know it. “Deftly illuminating the past while beckoning us towards the future, Waking the Witch has all the makings of a feminist classic. Wise, relatable, and real, Pam Grossman is the witch we need for our times” (Ami McKay, author of The Witches of New York).

Resting Witch Face
Resting Witch Face

Author: Rebecca Regnier

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-07-19

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9781723189241

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A mysterious murder. An enchanted hometown. Catching the killer will take a crack reporter... and a pinch of magic. Between her cheating husband and her on-air meltdown, Marzie Nowak is going through a bit of a bad spell. With nowhere else to turn, the ex-big-city journalist crawls back to her superstitious hometown of Widow's Bay just in time for their annual pagan festival. But after some on-the-ground reporting for a local news site, she realizes the legends surrounding the village may be more magic than myth... Despite her best efforts to fact-check the strange phenomena, she can't quite explain the packs of fur-covered tourists, the cryptic schemes of a sun-shy billionaire, or her chatty cat's fashion advice. And she can't help but join the ranks of true believers when an unsolved murder sparks her own mystical powers. With a killer on the loose and magical mysteries around every corner, can Marzie crack the case before her next meltdown? Resting Witch Face is the first book in a spellbinding paranormal cozy mystery series. If you like clever heroines, snarky humor, and supernatural small towns, then you'll love Rebecca Regnier's bewitching mystery. Buy Resting Witch Face to fall under the spell of a witty, whimsical mystery today!

Humbug Witch
Humbug Witch

Author: Lorna Balian

Publisher: Star Bright Books

Published: 2004-09-15

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781595720092

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What can a little witch do when her witchy spells and potions don't turn out right? She just keeps on trying until it's time for bed. The readers then discover her true identity. A lovely surprise!

The Witches' Blade
The Witches' Blade

Author: A.K. Mulford

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2022-05-24

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 0063291673

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The second powerful novel in the Five Crowns of Okrith fantasy series brings us into a new part of the world as the fae princess Rua joins forces with a truly unlikely ally—all with the same romance and adventure readers have come to expect from A.K. Mulford’s viral sensation! A magic sword. A powerful curse. An untested fae princess. And a continent on fire... Eighteen-year-old Ruadora Dammacus now possesses the Immortal Blade, a powerful artifact that might be enough to overthrow the cruel oppression threatening the land. Yet when Rua discovers the Northern Court King’s uncle is not only alive but has cast a spell on the blue witch army, she realizes that the battle is just beginning. Venturing into the Northern Court, Rua finds herself working closely with the young Northern King. Her problems are mounting, and the handsome—and perhaps evil—king is only one of them. With the eyes of her newfound family on her, can Rua prove herself worthy of the Immortal Blade and break the curse over the blue witches, or will its magic be too difficult to control? And, perhaps even more dangerous, is her growing connection to the Northern King and what that means for her people…and her heart.

The Glam Witch
The Glam Witch

Author: Michael Herkes

Publisher:

Published: 2019-09

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9780578212029

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Lilith has been feared, worshipped, analyzed, and dissected by many, yet she remains an enigma cloaked in a riddle of witchcraft. Today, she has found a place of elevation as a quintessential goddess in an array of occult practices, revered for her fierce independence, carnal appetite, and thirst for equality. The GLAM Witch plants the practice of modern witchcraft in Lilith's garden of glittery fruit. Laid out over a sparkling assemblage of chapters, a modern mystic will explore the theory, practice, and lifestyle of the Great Lilithian Arcane Mysteries (GLAM).Learn Lilith's story and how to apply her archetype to a magical path.Open your third eye to intuition with signs and synchronicity.Discover Lilith's astrological significance to help navigate the shadow self.Witch-craft a glamour poppet for attraction and beauty.Embrace your sexuality to harness power through orgasm.Neutralize negativity with the application of bitchcraft.Loaded with spells and rituals to cultivate confidence, sizzle with sensuality, and stand up to adversity, The GLAM Witch is a guide to spiritual empowerment and establishing unapologetic authenticity through magical means.

Let Virtue be Your Guide
Let Virtue be Your Guide

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781942185000

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This thesis insists upon the continued relevance - and urgency - of the conversation surrounding femininity as a construct, and asserts that women themselves have a responsibility to recognize those pernicious definitions of virtue that have long preoccupied us, and relinquish them for good.

Sea-Witch
Sea-Witch

Author: Never Angeline Nørth

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-18

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9781735290119

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A mythological exploration of identity, gender, body, and sexuality.