Early modern supernatural : the dark side of European culture, 1400-1700
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Early modern supernatural : the dark side of European culture, 1400-1700
（Praeger series on the early modern world）
Praeger, c2012
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-240) and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Devils, ghosts, poltergeists, werewolves, and witches are all covered in this book about the "dark side" of supernatural beliefs in early modern Europe, tapping period literature, folklore, art, and scholarly writings in its investigation.
The dark side of early modern European culture could be deemed equal in historical significance to Christianity based on the hundreds of books that were printed about the topic between 1400 and 1700. Famous writers and artists like William Shakespeare and Albrecht Durer depicted the dark side in their work, and some of the first printed books in Europe were about witches. The pervasive representation of these monsters and apparitions in period literature, folklore, and art clearly reflects their power to inspire fear and superstition, but also demonstrates how integral they were to early modern European culture.
This unique book addresses topics of the supernatural within the context of the early modern period in Europe, covering "mythical" entities such as devils, witches, ghosts, poltergeists, and werewolves in detail and examining how they fit in with the emerging new scientific method of the time. This unique combination of cultural studies for the period is ideal for undergraduate students and general readers.
目次
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Devil and Devils
Chapter 2 Witches
Chapter 3 Demonology, Possession, and Exorcism
Chapter 4 Black Magic
Chapter 5 Ghosts, Specters, and Poltergeists
Chapter 6 Werewolves
Conclusion
Appendix I: Early Modern Artists Who Depicted Themes from the Dark Side
Appendix II: Biographical Notes on Some Notable Dark Side Experts
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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