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Fallacy Of Ghosts, Dreams, And Omens: With Stories Of Witchcraft, Life-In-Death, And Monomania (1848)

Fallacy Of Ghosts, Dreams, And Omens: With Stories Of Witchcraft, Life-In-Death, And Monomania (1848)

Ollier, Charles

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Literary CriticismMetaphysical GeneralFrench History

ISBN10: 1164643037
ISBN13: 9781164643036
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Fallacy Of Ghosts, Dreams, And Omens: With Stories Of Witchcraft, Life-In-Death, And Monomania is a book written by Charles Ollier and published in 1848. The book is a collection of stories that aim to debunk the myths and superstitions surrounding ghosts, dreams, and omens. Ollier explores the idea that these phenomena are not supernatural but rather products of the human mind. The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on a different topic. The first section delves into the concept of ghosts, exploring the history of ghost stories and examining the psychological reasons behind their prevalence in human culture. The second section explores dreams and their interpretation, arguing that dreams are not prophetic but rather reflections of our subconscious thoughts and desires. The third section focuses on omens and superstitions, examining the role they play in human culture and the psychological factors that lead people to believe in them.Throughout the book, Ollier uses real-life examples and stories to illustrate his points. He includes stories of witchcraft, life-in-death, and monomania to further explore the themes of the book. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels. Overall, The Fallacy Of Ghosts, Dreams, And Omens: With Stories Of Witchcraft, Life-In-Death, And Monomania is a thought-provoking exploration of human psychology and the myths and superstitions that have shaped our culture. Ollier's insights are still relevant today, making this a valuable read for anyone interested in the history of superstition and the human mind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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