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Originally published in 1908, "The Book of Witches" is a popular history and overview of witchcraft by Oliver Madox Hueffer (1876 - 1931), a prolific writer and journalist who was renowned for his sexual and other exploits. "The Book of Witches" is not an exhaustive treatise on witches and witchcraft, treated scientifically, historically and so forth. The author endeavors to produce a picture from which a general impression may be gained. He shows whence the witch came and why, as well as what she was and is; to point out how necessary she is and must be to the happiness of mankind, and how great the responsibility of those who seek to infect others with their skepticism because they do not believe in her.
Book 1: Dive into classic tales with “The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle.” Pyle's stories bring to life the heroic exploits of Robin Hood, capturing the essence of adventure, heroism, and justice in the legendary Sherwood Forest. Book 2: Explore the enigmatic realm of witchcraft with “The Book of Witches by Oliver Madox Hueffer.” Hueffer delves into the mysteries and intricacies of witchcraft, providing readers with a captivating journey through the mystical and often misunderstood world of witches.
Ford Madox Ford (born Ford Hermann Hueffer ( 17 December 1873 - 26 June 1939) was an English novelist, poet, critic and editor whose journals, The English Review and The Transatlantic Review, were instrumental in the development of early 20th-century English literature. Ford was born in Wimbledon[5] to Catherine Madox Brown and Francis Hueffer, the eldest of three; his brother was Oliver Madox Hueffer. Ford's father, who became music critic for The Times, was German and his mother English. His paternal grandfather Johann Hermann Huffer was first to publish Westphalian poet and author Annette von Droste-Hulshoff. Ford used the name of Ford Madox Hueffer, but in 1919 he changed it to Ford Mado...
"A Call" written by Ford Madox Hueffer, is a poignant exploration of the psychological and emotional impact of warfare on people. This novella delves into the studies of George Winterbourne, a writer who, in spite of to start with resisting the decision to arms, unearths himself compelled to enlist all through World War I. Hueffer's narrative is a profound examination of the internal conflicts and ethical dilemmas faced via those caught in the tumult of battle. The protagonist's journey will become a metaphor for the broader societal response to the decision for responsibility at some point of a time of worldwide upheaval. The novella skillfully navigates the complexities of obligation, hono...
What is a witch? Where does she come from? First published in 1908, Oliver Madox Hueffner's classic "The Book of Witches" tells the story of witches and witchcraft through the ages.
Ford was born in Wimbledon in London, to Catherine Madox Brown and Francis Hueffer, the eldest of three; his brother was Oliver Madox Hueffer and his sister was Juliet Catherine Emma Hueffer, the wife of David Soskice and mother of Frank Soskice. Ford's father, who became music critic for The Times, was German and his mother English. His paternal grandfather Johann Hermann Hüffer was first to publish Westphalian poet and author Annette von Droste-Hülshoff. He was named after his maternal grandfather, the Pre-Raphaelite painter Ford Madox Brown, whose biography he would eventually write. His mother's older half-sister was Lucy Madox Brown, the wife of William Michael Rossetti and mother of ...
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Ford Madox Ford (born Ford Hermann Hueffer 17 December 1873 - 26 June 1939) was an English novelist, poet, critic and editor whose journals, The English Review and The Transatlantic Review, were instrumental in the development of early 20th-century English literature. Ford is now remembered for his novels The Good Soldier (1915), the Parade's End tetralogy (1924-28) and The Fifth Queen trilogy (1906-08). The Good Soldier is frequently included among the great literature of the 20th century, including the Modern Library 100 Best Novels, Ford was born in Wimbledon[5] to Catherine Madox Brown and Francis Hueffer, the eldest of three; his brother was Oliver Madox Hueffer. Ford's father, who beca...
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