Description
Discover the enchanting world of 'The Virago Book of Witches', a captivating collection curated by Shahrukh Husain. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback, published by Little Brown in 2022, delves deep into the mystique of witches throughout history, making it an essential read for anyone fascinated by the supernatural. With 368 pages of meticulously researched content, this book intertwines folklore, mythology, and tales that unveil the roles of witches in diverse cultures.
Husain, celebrated for her fiction and non-fiction writing, brings her passion for mythology and psychoanalysis into this work, creating a narrative that not only tells stories but also explores the psychological impact of witchcraft on society. Her lifelong enchantment with witches, stemming from her childhood in Karachi, Pakistan, adds a personal touch to the narrative, making it not just a book, but an experience.
Ideal for both casual readers and academic enthusiasts, 'The Virago Book of Witches' promises to delight and educate. Whether you’re looking for gift ideas for book lovers or researching the historical significance of witchcraft, this tome will serve as a treasured addition to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780349016986. Year: 2022. Pages: 368.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780349016986
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 368
Description:
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.
Husain, celebrated for her fiction and non-fiction writing, brings her passion for mythology and psychoanalysis into this work, creating a narrative that not only tells stories but also explores the psychological impact of witchcraft on society. Her lifelong enchantment with witches, stemming from her childhood in Karachi, Pakistan, adds a personal touch to the narrative, making it not just a book, but an experience.
Ideal for both casual readers and academic enthusiasts, 'The Virago Book of Witches' promises to delight and educate. Whether you’re looking for gift ideas for book lovers or researching the historical significance of witchcraft, this tome will serve as a treasured addition to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780349016986. Year: 2022. Pages: 368.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780349016986
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 368
Description:
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.