Certeau, M De
The Possession at Loudun
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226100357
- author:
- Certeau, M De
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 266
- Genre:
- European history: c 1500 to c 1750
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Possession at Loudun by Michel de Certeau A compelling analysis of a dramatic event in French history, this book examines the events that led to the demonic possession of the Ursuline nuns and the subsequent trial of Father Urbain Grandier. In 1634, France was gripped by a wave of sorcery and possessions, which Michel de Certeau explores in this tour de force of psychological history. Interweaving primary historical documents with insightful commentary, de Certeau reveals how these events reflected the deepest fears of a society in turmoil, caught between the decline of centralized authority and the rise of science and reason. De Certeau's analysis sheds new light on this infamous episode, which has inspired numerous artistic retellings. A fascinating study that brings to life the complexities of a people torn between faith and reason, The Possession at Loudun is a thought-provoking exploration of history and human psychology.
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