Elizabethan Demonology

Thomas Alfred Spalding

Dive into the intriguing world of Elizabethan demonology with this insightful essay that explores the pervasive belief in the existence of devils and their powers during the Reformation and the subsequent period. With a special focus on the works of Shakespeare, this essay expands on two significant papers presented to the New Shakespeare Society in 1877 and 1878, titled The Witches in Macbeth and The Demonology of Shakespeare. Drawing from the Globe Edition, Thomas Alfred Spalding delves into the fascinating interplay between literature and the supernatural, offering a compelling glimpse into how these beliefs influenced one of historys greatest playwrights.

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