The Witch: Heretic And Anarchist

by Montague Summers

""The Heretic and Anarchist"" is a non-fiction book written by Montague Summers that explores the history and mythology surrounding witches. The book delves into the origins of witchcraft, the persecution of witches throughout history, and the various beliefs and practices associated with witchcraft. Summers argues that witches were often misunderstood and unfairly demonized by society, and that their beliefs and practices were actually rooted in ancient pagan traditions. The book also explores the role of witches in literature and art, and how their portrayal has evolved over time. Overall, ""The Heretic and Anarchist"" offers a fascinating and comprehensive look at the complex and often misunderstood world of witchcraft.THIS 56 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE History of Witchcraft and Demonology, by Montague Summers. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766136299.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

56 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2005

About the author

Augustus Montague Summers was an Anglican priest and later convert to Roman Catholicism known primarily for his scholarly work on the English drama of the 17th century, as well as for his studies on witches, vampires, and werewolves, in all of which he professed to believe. He was responsible for the first English translation, published in 1928, of the notorious 15th-century witch hunter's manual, the Malleus Maleficarum.