| Author |
Linton, E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn), 1822-1898 |
| LoC No. |
11015841
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| Title |
Witch Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"Witch Stories" by E. Lynn Linton is a collection of tales concerning witchcraft, compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology explores the dark and chilling folklore surrounding witch trials and beliefs in Scotland, presenting a historical context infused with superstition and societal fears of the time. The book likely addresses notable figures such as Lady Glammis and others who became victims of witch hunts, illustrating the tragic consequences of envy, politics, and fanaticism in a society gripped by fear of the supernatural. The opening of the collection provides an insightful preface discussing the methodologies and limitations of Linton's research. It outlines the pervasive superstitions of Scotland, presenting a panoramic view of the witch trials that occurred during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Characters like Lady Glammis, accused out of jealousy, and various witches, such as Bessie Dunlop and Alison Pearson, are introduced through narratives laden with tragedy and intrigue. Each story further illustrates the grim reality faced by those labeled as witches, accentuating the societal dynamics of fear, betrayal, and the often unfounded accusations that led to countless innocent lives being lost. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
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| Subject |
Witchcraft -- England
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| Subject |
Witchcraft -- Scotland
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| Subject |
Witchcraft -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32176 |
| Release Date |
Apr 29, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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