Sugg, Richard
Fairies: A Dangerous History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789141207
- author:
- Sugg, Richard
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, General, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The real fairies were far from benevolent. In fact, they inspired fear and terror in ordinary people during the late seventeenth century. Believed to be descended from the Fallen Angels, fairies were thought to possess the power to destroy the world itself. Their presence was often associated with witchcraft and black magic, and sightings of them were frequently linked to reports of ghosts and poltergeists. The fairies' connection to nature has been a persistent theme throughout history. However, their image as gauzy playmates is a relatively modern development. In literature and art, the fairies have retained an edge of danger, reflecting their association with the wild and the unknown. From the dark glamour of Keats to the paintings inspired by opium dreams, the amoral otherness of the fairies has endured. In this book, Richard Sugg explores how the fairies' reputation evolved over time, from a source of terror to a symbol of nature's power.
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