Early Modern Supernatural: The Dark Side of European Culture, 1400-1700

by Jane P. Davidson

Overview

Devils, ghosts, poltergeists, werewolves, and witches are all covered in this book about the "dark side" of supernatural beliefs in early modern Europe, tapping period literature, folklore, art, and scholarly writings in its investigation.

• Illustrations from rare books on witchcraft and demonology

• An annotated bibliography of primary and secondary sources

• Appendices address early modern supernatural art and artists who depicted the dark side as well as important historical individuals

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313393440
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/06/2012
Series:	Praeger Series on the Early Modern World
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	248
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Jane P. Davidson, PhD, is professor of history of art at the University of Nevada, Reno, NV. Her published works include A History of Paleontology Illustration; The Bone Sharp: The Life of Edward Drinker Cope; The Witch in Northern European Art 1470–1750; and David Teniers the Younger.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1 The Devil and Devils
Chapter 2 Witches
Chapter 3 Demonology, Possession, and Exorcism
Chapter 4 Black Magic
Chapter 5 Ghosts, Specters, and Poltergeists
Chapter 6 Werewolves
Conclusion
Appendix I: Early Modern Artists Who Depicted Themes from the Dark Side
Appendix II: Biographical Notes on Some Notable Dark Side Experts
Notes
Bibliography
Index