Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic: Invoking Tradition

(Part of the Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic Series, Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic Series, and Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic Series)

by Alison Butler

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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.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1349308552

ISBN13:9781349308552

Release Date:January 2011

Publisher:Palgrave MacMillan

Length:225 Pages

Weight:0.62 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

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Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic: Invoking Tradition

(Part of the Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic Series, Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic Series, and Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic Series)

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