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Witches by Jong, Erica; Smith, Jos. A.; is a work of literary fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Witches about?

The New York Times-bestselling author of Fear of Flying celebrates witches in this gorgeously illustrated brew of witchcraft lore, potions, secrets, and myth. With a mix of genuine fascination, passionate enthusiasm, and keen feminist insight, Erica Jong wades through a bog of myths, misinformation, historical hysteria, and contemporary Halloween costumes to offer a generous exploration and celebration of witches. From their origins as descendants of ancient goddesses to contemporary practitioners of the craft, the evolution of the concept of "witch" has been as changeable as the centuries themselves. From evil crone to sexual seductress, they are the embodiment of both light and dark, fertility and death, divinity and paganism, baleful curses and healing cures. They have been scapegoated as the object of men's worst fears and embraced as heroines of female empowerment. As muses, they have influenced popular culture from Shakespeare and Yeats to Anne Sexton and Ken Russell. With reverence and a hint of mischief, Jong reveals witches' rites, rituals, and magical recipes, including authentic spells and incantations. "A steaming cauldron of beautifully illustrated prose, poetry, love

Who reads Witches?

Author

Jong, Erica; Smith, Jos. A.;

Publisher

Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9781504046886

Category

work of literary fiction

Subjects

Science, Philosophy, Religion

Rating

3.97 / 5 (97 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14