Curiosités Infernales by P. L. Jacob
"Curiosités Infernales" by P. L. Jacob is a historical collection of supernatural tales written in the late 19th century. The text explores various aspects of demonology and accounts of witchcraft, including encounters with demons, spirits, and curious phenomena related to the supernatural. Through cited historical examples, the book seems to delve into the anxieties and fascinations surrounding the occult during its time. The opening of the work presents a preface that reflects
on the longstanding debate between believers in the supernatural and skeptics. Jacob discusses various accounts of demonic existence and phenomena, drawing from historical sources and personal narratives about encounters with spirits, demons, and witchcraft. Figures like Saint Anthony are referenced as examples of those who encountered such beings in desolate places. The text sets a tone of inquiry and intrigue, promising a collection of unsettling tales that challenge the reader's understanding of faith and the inexplicable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884 |
|---|---|
| Title | Curiosités Infernales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine De Ryck and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders, from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque Nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Folklore |
| Subject | Demonology |
| Subject | Witchcraft |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10685 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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