How Long to Read Magic, Body and the Self in Eighteenth-Century Sweden

How Long Does it Take to Read Magic, Body and the Self in Eighteenth-Century Sweden?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 3 minutes to read Magic, Body and the Self in Eighteenth-Century Sweden by Jacqueline Van Gent

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Contrary to previous assumptions, magic remained an integral part of everyday life in Enlightenment Europe. This book demonstrates that the endurance of magical practices, both benevolent and malevolent, was grounded in early modern perceptions of an interconnected body, self and spiritual cosmos. Drawing on eighteenth-century Swedish witchcraft trials, which are exceptionally detailed, these notions of embodiment and selfhood are explored in depth. The nuanced analysis of healing magic, the role of emotions, the politics of evidence and proof and the very ambiguity of magical rituals reveals a surprising syncretism of Christian and pre-Christian elements. The book provides a unique insight to the history of magic and witchcraft, the study of eighteenth-century religion and culture, and to our understanding of body and self in the past.

How long is Magic, Body and the Self in Eighteenth-Century Sweden?

Magic, Body and the Self in Eighteenth-Century Sweden by Jacqueline Van Gent is 237 pages long, and a total of 60,909 words.

This makes it 80% the length of the average book. It also has 74% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Magic, Body and the Self in Eighteenth-Century Sweden Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 32 minutes to read Magic, Body and the Self in Eighteenth-Century Sweden aloud.

What Reading Level is Magic, Body and the Self in Eighteenth-Century Sweden?

Magic, Body and the Self in Eighteenth-Century Sweden is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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