Name: Miscellanies Upon Various Subjects (en Inglés)
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Author: Aubrey, John
ISBN: 9789374838082

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Miscellanies Upon Various Subjects (en Inglés)

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Libro Físico

Editorial

Double 9 Books

Autor

Aubrey, John

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

136

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

21.6 x 14.0 x 0.8 cm

ISBN13

9789374838082

Miscellanies Upon Various Subjects (en Inglés)

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Miscellanies upon various subjects is a collection of writings that examines diverse topics related to historical anecdotes, superstitions, and observations about English society in the 17th century. Written in the late 1600s, it captures the intellectual curiosities and cultural beliefs of its time, revealing reflections on dreams, omens, coincidences, and peculiar natural or human phenomena. The work begins with an autobiographical introduction where the author recounts personal experiences, education, and his lifelong fascination with antiquity and folklore. Through this self-portrait, readers gain insight into the inquisitive mind that shaped the essays that follow. The subsequent writings explore the influence of superstition on everyday life, the mysterious power attributed to certain days or events, and notable historical examples of supposed prophetic occurrences. Each essay combines historical observation with elements of storytelling and speculation, illustrating the blurred boundaries between science and belief in early modern England. This collection stands as both a record of intellectual curiosity and a mirror of human fascination with the unexplained, offering readers a glimpse into a period where rational inquiry and mystic wonder coexisted.