There is no exquisite beauty without some strangeness. —– Edgar Allan Poe Gothic novels were popular in Europe during the 18th century. They were written by authors such as Ann Radcliffe, Edgar Allan Poe, and Mary Shelley. “The Castle of […]
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The Wilted Rose Book Club
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”STEPHEN KING Welcome to The Wilted Rose Book Club. I am thrilled to introduce you to a place where we’ll be discussing about witch fiction books! This thought came after being inspired by others who […]
Protected: Author of the Month: Mary Shelley | Valperga
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The Witch’s Library
Welcome to the Witch’s Library. Here, you will find old books that have been forgotten by many, rare books to find, as well as books that will inspire you to learn more about our Universe. My Witch’s Library is a library […]
A Night with the Poets…
The year 1816 was a year characterized by a dark, dreary summer. It was known as the Year Without a Summer because of a volcano that erupted in the Dutch East Indies polluting the air with sulphur. The poem “Darkness” by Lord Byron was inspired by this peculiar summer.
BLOG – LITERARY PARLOR
Welcome to my Blog – Literary Parlor Welcome to my Blog – Literary Parlor. This is a place for conversations about but not limited to the Romantic movement and the Victorian era. I will be sharing with you my thoughts […]
Witch’s Library and Book Shoppe
BIBLIOTHECA VENEFICAE Bibliotheca Veneficae means The Witch’s Library. The purpose behind it originates from an idea of Vivienne Branson to recreate a virtual library, the one you would find in a dedicated house instilled in Victorian and older stories, legends […]
