Sounds of Infinity

by Lee Morgan, Lily Collard

The 'Good Folk', also known as the Hidden People or the Faeries, govern a dominion marginal to humanity, inhabiting shadows, mists, dreams, and the forsaken places of nature. For the greater part of history, their influence has been characterized by malignance, threat and harassment of human society. Similarly, the accursed witch inhabits a world characterized by its liminality, partaking in light and darkness, and the ritualized forces of life and death. Although participating differing currents of lore and magic, the spiritual provinces of witchcraft and the faerie share many remarkable features. In an innovative narrative style, and approaching the subject from diverse points of view, the author argues for a unified onotological understanding of Witch and Faerie, and contemplates the points of power they share in common through the three zones of legend, folklore and magic.

Genres: Witchcraft, Occult

272 pages, Paperback

Published October 31, 2018

About the author

Lee Morgan lives on a communal homestead on kunanyi/Mt Wellington in nipaluna/Hobart, where he creates sanctuary for other weirdos, raises books, people, and ideas from the grave. He has had novels and non-fiction published by Moon Books, Three Hands Press, The Witches Almanac and Rebel Satori. Having survived an enormous tumour, Lee currently is busy filling the room in his skull with new brains, writing Folk Horror, and queering the world one step at a time.

Reviews

[Nightshade · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exquisite and masterful work of art crafted with the power of faery cunning and magic. The beauty of Morgan's words is coupled with an in depth look at faery lore in various cultures, and speaks to the close relationship between Witches and Faeries and the powerful ambivalence of both worlds.

[Jeanine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very strange book, hard to read and follow.

[Silen Wellington · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how Lee Morgan moves seamlessly from historical analysis, reaching for ancestors' worldview on things to weave in the enchanted with historical context. This book was a slow, luxurious read for me because every page was so full of insight, I wanted to chew on it for several days. I love the weaving of fiction, nonfiction, and practice.

[Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lee Morgans work is always well written, with well referenced research and a wealth of expertise. This is perhaps one of the best books on the subject. Highly recommend.