A Brief History of the Persecution of Witches in Europe
This article explores the history of witch hunting and witch trials throughout European history.
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Anna Artyushenko
- Jan 29
- 9 min
Witchcraft in Literature 101: Wonders of Magic in Harry Potter
When the first book of the Harry Potter series (1997-2007) by Joanne K. Rowling had been published, the perspective on witchcraft shifted
Anna Artyushenko
- Nov 13, 2022
- 7 min
Witchcraft in Literature 101: Social Commentary in The Witches of Eastwick
The Witches of Eastwick (1984) by John Updike is set in a typical small town of New England, with a Puritan heritage, at the end of the 1960
Anna Artyushenko
- Oct 23, 2022
- 9 min
Witchcraft in Literature 101: Satire in The Master and Margarita
The Master and Margarita is a complex philosophical work, incorporating historical, religious and supernatural aspects.
Anna Artyushenko
- Oct 2, 2022
- 6 min
Witchcraft in Literature 101: Folklore Roots in The Viy
This article covers the novella "Viy" by N. Gogol and analyses its representation of witchcraft and supernatural.
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