Spectres of the Self: Thinking about Ghosts and GhostSeeing in England, 17501920,New

Spectres of the Self: Thinking about Ghosts and GhostSeeing in England, 17501920,New

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Spectres of the Self is a fascinating study of the rich cultures surrounding the experience of seeing ghosts in England from the Reformation to the twentieth century. Shane McCorristine examines a vast range of primary and secondary sources, showing how ghosts, apparitions, and hallucinations were imagined, experienced, and debated from the pages of fiction to the case reports of the Society for Psychical Research. By analysing a broad range of themes from telepathy and ghosthunting to the notion of dreaming while awake and the question of why ghosts wore clothes, Dr McCorristine reveals the sheer variety of ideas of ghost seeing in English society and culture. He shows how the issue of ghosts remained dynamic despite the advance of science and secularism and argues that the ghost ultimately represented a spectre of the self, a symbol of the psychological hauntedness of modern experience.

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  • Q: What is the main topic of 'Spectres of the Self'? A: 'Spectres of the Self' explores the cultural history of ghost sightings in England from 1750 to 1920, examining how ghosts were perceived and represented in society.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Spectres of the Self' is Shane McCorristine.
  • Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Spectres of the Self' is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 286 pages.
  • Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Spectres of the Self' is sold as a new item.
  • Q: When was 'Spectres of the Self' published? A: 'Spectres of the Self' was published on August 30, 2010.
  • Q: What are some themes covered in the book? A: The book covers themes such as telepathy, ghost-hunting, and the cultural significance of ghosts in modern psychology.
  • Q: Is the book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Spectres of the Self' includes a wide range of primary and secondary sources, making it suitable for academic research.
  • Q: Where is the book shipped from? A: 'Spectres of the Self' is dispatched from a UK warehouse on the next working day after the order is placed.
  • Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the historical perceptions of ghosts and their role in English society and culture.

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