Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic

Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 239
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ISBN-10 : 9780230294707
ISBN-13 : 0230294707
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Book Synopsis Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic by : A. Butler

Download or read book Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic written by A. Butler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-01-05 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The late Victorian period witnessed the remarkable revival of magical practice and belief. Butler examines the individuals, institutions and literature associated with this revival and demonstrates how Victorian occultism provided an alternative to the tightening camps of science and religion in a social environment that nurtured magical beliefs.


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