This book is a theatrical play written in the late 17th century. The plot revolves around Sir Edward Hartfort's anxieties over his daughter's marriage, which is compounded by the arrival of the foolish Sir Timothy, who hopes to wed her. At the same time, Sir Edward and his family become convinced their home is beset by witches. Their accounts of strange occurrences are met with skepticism by visitors, particularly the work of one 'Mother Demdike', who they believe is responsible for the odd behaviors of the family and their servants. The author uses this sequence to explore themes of class, family, and the social anxieties of a period of significant economic and religious change in England. The book's vivid characters and compelling story highlight the complex and contradictory nature of society and class dynamics at the time, and provide insights into early modern understandings of witchcraft and superstition.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a theatrical play written in the late 17th century. The plot revolves around Sir Edward Hartfort's anxieties over his daughter's marriage, which is compounded by the arrival of the foolish Sir Timothy, who hopes to wed her. At the same time, Sir Edward and his family become convinced their home is beset by witches. Their accounts of strange occurrences are met with skepticism by visitors, particularly the work of one 'Mother Demdike', who they believe is responsible for the odd behaviors of the family and their servants. The author uses this sequence to explore themes of class, family, and the social anxieties of a period of significant economic and religious change in England. The book's vivid characters and compelling story highlight the complex and contradictory nature of society and class dynamics at the time, and provide insights into early modern understandings of witchcraft and superstition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330457535_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330457535
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330457535
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)