How Long to Read The Magus, a Complete System of Occult Philosophy

How Long Does it Take to Read The Magus, a Complete System of Occult Philosophy?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 15 minutes to read The Magus, a Complete System of Occult Philosophy by Francis Barrett

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

Description

Its author is as mysterious as its subject matter. The one appearance of English occultist FRANCIS BARRETT (b. circa 1770) upon the literary scene is this mammoth 1801 work, a complete study of ritual magic, in practice and in its theoretical underpinnings. Drawing on numerous works of the arcane and the occult, this one-of-a-kind book ignited a fervor for magic, in all its forms, in the Europe in the early 19th century, and may have even influenced Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon Church.Subtitling his tome Celestial Intelligencer, Barrett promises here to present a "complete system of occult philosophy," containing the "ancient and modern practice of the Cabalistic art," and showing "the wondering effects that may be performed by a Knowledge of the celestial influences, the occult properties of metals, herbs, and stones." Alchemy, talismanic magic, magnetism, ceremonial magic, the conjuration of spirits... Barrett reveals the secrets of all these disciplines, and more.Featuring all the original charts, diagrams, and illustrations, and including Barrett's biographies of famous occultists from Agrippa to Zoroaster, this is a fascinating work of occult and cultural history.

How long is The Magus, a Complete System of Occult Philosophy?

The Magus, a Complete System of Occult Philosophy by Francis Barrett is 432 pages long, and a total of 108,864 words.

This makes it 146% the length of the average book. It also has 133% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Magus, a Complete System of Occult Philosophy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 54 minutes to read The Magus, a Complete System of Occult Philosophy aloud.

What Reading Level is The Magus, a Complete System of Occult Philosophy?

The Magus, a Complete System of Occult Philosophy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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