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LoC No.: 91157035

Title: La sorcellerie

Credits: Produced by Carlo Traverso, Wilelmina Maillière and the Online
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Summary: "La sorcellerie" by Charles Louandre is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This extensive exploration delves into the beliefs and practices surrounding witchcraft, magic, and the occult throughout history, particularly focusing on the Middle Ages and its transformation from ancient practices. Louandre discusses various forms of witchcraft, citing biblical references, cultural practices, and societal perceptions of sorcery from antiquity to the rise of Christianity. The beginning of "La sorcellerie" establishes a foundational understanding of the subject, categorizing the occult sciences and discussing their historical significance. Louandre emphasizes the universal belief in magic, its ties to religion and science, and its evolving nature over time. He draws parallels between ancient magicians and medieval sorcerers, contrasting their practices and societal roles. The opening lays the groundwork for the comprehensive analysis that follows, inviting readers into a deep and often dark exploration of human curiosity, desire for power, and the age-old fascination with the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Louandre, Charles, 1812-1882

EBook No.: 14792

Published: Jan 24, 2005

Downloads: 131

Language: French

Subject: Magic -- History

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 91157035

Title: La sorcellerie

Credits: Produced by Carlo Traverso, Wilelmina Maillière and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France
(BnF/Gallica)

Summary: "La sorcellerie" by Charles Louandre is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This extensive exploration delves into the beliefs and practices surrounding witchcraft, magic, and the occult throughout history, particularly focusing on the Middle Ages and its transformation from ancient practices. Louandre discusses various forms of witchcraft, citing biblical references, cultural practices, and societal perceptions of sorcery from antiquity to the rise of Christianity. The beginning of "La sorcellerie" establishes a foundational understanding of the subject, categorizing the occult sciences and discussing their historical significance. Louandre emphasizes the universal belief in magic, its ties to religion and science, and its evolving nature over time. He draws parallels between ancient magicians and medieval sorcerers, contrasting their practices and societal roles. The opening lays the groundwork for the comprehensive analysis that follows, inviting readers into a deep and often dark exploration of human curiosity, desire for power, and the age-old fascination with the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Louandre, Charles, 1812-1882

EBook No.: 14792

Published: Jan 24, 2005

Downloads: 131

Language: French

Subject: Magic -- History

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.