Stages of Evil: Occultism in Western Theater and Drama (Studies in Romance Languages)
by Robert Lima
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"The evil that men do" has been chronicled for thousands of years on the European stage, and perhaps nowhere else is human fear of our own evil more detailed than in its personifications in theater. In Stages of Evil, Robert Lima explores the sociohistorical implications of Christian and pagan representations of evil and the theatrical creativity that occultism has engendered. By examining examples of alchemy, astronomy, demonology, exorcism, fairies, vampires, witchcraft, hauntings, and show more voodoo in prominent plays, Stages of Evil explores American and European perceptions of occultism from medi. show lessTags
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- 809.9337 — Literature & rhetoric Literature, rhetoric & criticism History, description, critical appraisal of more than two literatures Literature displaying specific features, miscellaneous writings Literature displaying other aspects Literature dealing with specific themes and subjects Supernatural, mythological, legendary themes
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