Montague Summers, Augustin Calmet, Sir Walter Scott - The History of Witchcraft; The Vampire; The Phantom World, Supernatural Short Stories - 1988-2024

This collection comprises works by Montague Summers, Augustin Calmet, and Sir Walter Scott, focusing on themes around witchcraft, vampirism, and supernatural phenomena. Montague Summers was an English author known for his exhaustive essays on witchcraft and the occult, often exploring the historical and folkloric aspects of these subjects. Augustin Calmet, an 18th-century French Benedictine monk and scholar, contributed with his detailed historical accounts of vampires and supernatural occurrences, mixing theology with folklore analysis. Sir Walter Scott, a prominent 19th-century novelist and historian, enriched the volume with his supernatural short stories, blending romanticism with Gothic elements. Together, these authors offer insight into the cultural, religious, and literary interpretations of the occult and supernatural from the 18th to the 20th century. Such works explore the evolution of society's fascination and fear surrounding witchcraft, vampires, and ghosts, highlighting the historical impact these beliefs had on communities and literature. This anthology serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the development of supernatural folklore and its literary expressions.