THE WITCH - JULES MICHELET

Discover the fascinating history of witches, as told by Jules Michelet in his colorful and dramatic analysis. This book is not only a story about witches, but also about rebellion against the established order and oppression. Michelet presents witches as precursors of medicine and symbols of folk care in times of despair.

• Colorful and dramatic analysis of the history of witches
• Description of witchcraft as a form of rebellion against oppression
• Presentation of witches as precursors of folk medicine
• Criticism of the writings of early modern inquisitors
• Romantic vision of the witch as the bride of Satan
• Story about the formation of the social order
• Analysis of various forms of spiritual and religious leadership

Michelet, known for his pathetic style, paints a picture of the witch as a figure that has remained unchanged since ancient times. The witch, the doctor of the people, becomes a remedy for the oppression and misfortune of the enslaved people. The author criticizes the one-sided ravings of the inquisitors and presents a romantic vision of his heroine, who did both evil and good.

The author does not hide his aversion to the Catholic Church, placing folk beliefs above the Christian religion. The witch becomes a symbol of spiritual and religious leadership over the people since the earliest times. It is a story about a rebel who receives a cruel reward for her nature and wisdom: mass denunciations, torture and death at the stake.

Dr. Joanna Malita-Król emphasizes in the foreword to the new edition that this book is a passionate look at the formation of the social order. It is a story about various forms of spiritual and religious leadership over the people since the earliest times. The witch, who gave birth to new ones from old gods, becomes the bride of the devil, an archetypal rebel.

Fosforos Publishing presents a new edition of this classic, which still provokes reflection on history, religion and society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of witches and their influence on European culture. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of witches and discover their secrets!

The book has 442 pages and the format 150x212 mm. It was published in 2023 in paperback.