Bartels, Sarah

The Devil and the Victorians

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ISBN 13:
9780367709044
author:
Bartels, Sarah
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
236
Dimensions:
152mm X
Genre:
Literaturwissenschaft, Allgemeines, Lexika, Kulturwissenschaften,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£47.15

Description

The Devil and the Victorians: Supernatural Evil in Nineteenth-Century English Culture This book explores the significance of the Devil in Victorian England, revealing his pervasiveness and diversity. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including theological works, folklore, fiction, and popular culture, it examines how the Victorians' complex and ambivalent relationship with the supernatural was shaped by their understanding of the Devil. The Devil was a contested figure during the nineteenth century, with both clergymen and laypeople grappling with the idea of eternal hellfire. Yet, despite this theological uncertainty, the Devil continued to play a role in many English denominations, as well as in folklore, spiritualism, occultism, literature, and theatre. For readers interested in Victorian cultural and religious history, or those drawn to the darker side of the supernatural, this book offers a fascinating insight into the complex and often contradictory world of Victorian England.

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