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Explore the gripping and insightful collection, 'The Witch of Eye'. This remarkable trade paperback delves into the historical and contemporary implications of witchcraft, focusing on the persecution faced by women labeled as 'witches' in the past. With an ISBN of 9781946448705, this brand-new 2021 publication from Sarabande Books presents a vivid examination of salves, potions, and spells used for healing, yet misinterpreted by inquisitors as malevolent. Each essay in this thought-provoking work intertwines folklore, personal narratives, and cultural critiques, revealing chilling accounts of torture alongside tales of compassionate midwives. Discover poignant reflections connecting historical witch trials to modern discussions on reproductive rights and ecological degradation. The author's unique experiences, including an ironic wedding observation and an unsettling visit to a museum of torture, add a personal touch to this thrilling collection. A must-read for anyone interested in feminism, folklore, and the complexities of historical narratives, 'The Witch of Eye' offers an engaging blend of humor and serious inquiry that captivates and educates. Note that shipping for this item is free, so you can receive your copy without additional costs. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781946448705
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Sarabande Books
Description:
This amazingly wise and nimble collection investigates the horrors inflicted on so-called 'witches' of the past
The Witch of Eye unearths salves, potions, and spells meant to heal, yet interpreted by inquisitors as evidence of evil. The author describes torture and forced confessions alongside accounts of gentleness of legendary midwives.
In one essay about a trial, we learn through folklore that Jesus's mother was a midwife who cured her own son's rheumatism. In other essays there are subtle parallels to contemporary discourse around abortion and environmental destruction. Nuernberger weaves in her own experiences, too. There's an ironic look at her own wedding, an uncomfortable visit to the Prague Museum of Torture, and an afternoon spent tearing out a garden in a mercurial fit.
Her researched material is eye-opening, lively, and often funny, making for anabsolutely thrilling 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: 9781946448705
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Sarabande Books
Description:
This amazingly wise and nimble collection investigates the horrors inflicted on so-called 'witches' of the past
The Witch of Eye unearths salves, potions, and spells meant to heal, yet interpreted by inquisitors as evidence of evil. The author describes torture and forced confessions alongside accounts of gentleness of legendary midwives.
In one essay about a trial, we learn through folklore that Jesus's mother was a midwife who cured her own son's rheumatism. In other essays there are subtle parallels to contemporary discourse around abortion and environmental destruction. Nuernberger weaves in her own experiences, too. There's an ironic look at her own wedding, an uncomfortable visit to the Prague Museum of Torture, and an afternoon spent tearing out a garden in a mercurial fit.
Her researched material is eye-opening, lively, and often funny, making for anabsolutely thrilling collection.