Bøger af Marion Gibson

A lively and immersive global history of witchcraft which shows its evolution from the Middle Ages to the present day and shines a light on the stories of the victims, told in thirteen trials.

This volume in the long-running and acclaimed Shakespeare Dictionary series is a detailed, critical reference work examining all aspects of magic, good and evil, across Shakespeare's works. Topics covered include the representation of fairies, witches, ghosts, devils and spirits.

Witchcraft, penned by the brilliant Marion Gibson, is a captivating read that takes you on a magical journey. Published in the summer of 2023, this book has quickly become a must-read in its genre. The world of witchcraft is often shrouded in mystery and intrigue, and Gibson masterfully unravels it for the reader. With her eloquent writing style and in-depth research, she presents a fascinating exploration of witchcraft's history, practices, and societal impact. Simon + Schuster UK, a renowned publisher known for its quality publications, is proud to bring this gem to the readers. The book is written in English, making it accessible for a broad audience. Don't miss out on this spellbinding book, Witchcraft, a testament to Marion Gibson's literary prowess.

"What had happened to our beautiful happy life? Could it really be over for us? I just wasn't sure if our love was strong enough to keep us together. I probably believed it wasn't." It was an idyllic marriage. John and Marion were high school sweethearts who married and began a successful life together. He was an internationally respected scientist in his field and she was a business woman in her family firm. With three children and finally settled in Victoria. BC, Canada after stints in Vienna and Australia, tragedy struck. Despite the eventual and probable diagnosis of late-onset schizophrenia, John and Marion struggled to hold their family together and to deal with an illness that usually strikes much earlier in life. This is their story of what happens when your mind betrays you.

An examination of how Americans think about and write about witches, from the 'real' witches tried and sometimes executed in early New England to modern re-imaginings of witches as pagan priestesses, comic-strip heroines and feminist icons. This book offers a re-reading of the original documents describing witchcraft prosecutions from 1640-1700.