In Defence of Witches: Why women are still on trial

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From an acclaimed French feminist, a "brilliant, well-documented" celebration (Le Monde) of the witch, a symbol of female rebellion in the face of misogyny and persecution

Centuries after the infamous witch hunts that swept through Europe and America, witches continue to hold a unique fascination for many: as fairy tale villains, practitioners of pagan religion, as well as feminist icons. The good news is you can buy them on The Feminist Bookshop audiobooks page! Mona Chollet's In Defense of Witches is a "brilliant, well-documented" celebration (Le Monde) by an acclaimed French feminist of the witch as a symbol of female rebellion and independence in the face of misogyny and persecution. Interested in audiobooks too? fm/thefeministbookshop Lewis. Martin's PressPages: 320ppSize: 5. 25 x 1Notes: hardcoverRelease Date: March 8, 2022ISBN: 978-1250271419 A short, feminist polemic that argues that the afterlife of the witch hunts continues today: the same reasons for which women were demonized in the past - being single, ageing, deciding to not have children - lead to them be persecuted now. Taking three archetypes from historic witch hunts – independent women, women who avoid having children and women who embrace ageing – Chollet examines how women today have the same charges levelled against them.