Walter Stephens Livres

The account of Walpurga Hausmännin's trial reveals a complex intersection of witchcraft, sexuality, and theological inquiry during the 16th century. Walter Stephens explores the obsessive fixation on demonology among Christian scholars, examining foundational texts like the Malleus Maleficarum. Rather than portraying early witchcraft writers as mere misogynists, he presents them as rational skeptics grappling with deep contradictions in Christian doctrine. This investigation highlights a broader crisis of belief in the supernatural that resonates in contemporary discussions about spirituality and the occult.

Set in the historical context of the 19th century, this volume continues the romantic chronicle of the monks at Blackfriars. It offers a vivid portrayal of monastic life, intertwining themes of faith, love, and community. As an unchanged reprint of the original 1864 edition, it preserves the rich narrative and character depth that captivated readers of its time, providing modern audiences with a glimpse into the past while exploring timeless human emotions and relationships.

Set in a historical context, this romantic chronicle delves into the lives of monks in the past, exploring their experiences and relationships. The second volume continues the narrative with rich descriptions and character development, maintaining the essence of the original 1864 edition. This reprint offers readers a chance to immerse themselves in the intriguing world of monastic life, blending romance and history seamlessly.

Set in a historical context, this romantic chronicle delves into the lives of monks, capturing their experiences and relationships in a bygone era. The first volume offers readers an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original 1864 edition, preserving the authenticity and charm of the period. Through rich storytelling, it explores themes of devotion, community, and the complexities of monastic life, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the past.

"The author presents a sweeping history of writing and the way it has preserved cultural practices, traditions, and knowledge throughout human history. In each case, real and imagined, ancient and modern, the author shows us how stories of books, their creators, and their preservation over time inspired wonder and an endless appetite for historical revelation"--

"This book is dedicated to literary forgeries in Europe from the early modern period through the Enlightenment. The organizing principle of the volume is the study of literary and historiographical forgery--in print and manuscripts, not art forgery or counterfeiting--from classical and biblical antiquity to the close of the early modern period. Particular emphasis is paid to the unprecedented proliferation of patriotic mythologies from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment periods, advancing novel claims of ancient authority, genealogical precedence, and historically based religio-political legitimacy in the face of latter-day historical changes within Western culture. Literary Forgery in Early Modern Europe, 1450-1800 is the first in a quarter century to attempt to treat the subject of literary and historiographical forgery comprehensively, as an area of scholarly research in its own right"-- Provided by publisher