Synopsis
A blend of fact, myth, folklore, and original prose and poetry becomes a study of the role of the witch in Western society
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About the Author
Erica Jong is the author of the novels Fear of Flying, Shylock's Daughter, Inventing Memory, and Sappho's Leap. She has also written six volumes of poetry and a number of nonfiction works, including the memoir Fear of Fifty. Joseph A. Smith, a painter and sculptor, is a professor of fine arts at Pratt Institute in New York City.
Review
""Nothing less than a complete transformation of our concept of withces--from loathsome hag to healing mother goddess--is what long accomplishes with panache in this sumptuousily and provacatively illustrated book."
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Smith, Joseph A. (illustrator). OCCULT. 172pp. Great illustrations thru-out color and black & white. Folio. Seller Inventory # 099309
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