Secondary Resources
Here are some sources that you might find interesting.
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nael/16century/topic_1/welcome.htm>.
This is a great site if you would like further information about the importance and influence of the Renaissance, especially for literature of that time. This site focuses on several magic inspired well known texts such as Marlowe Dr.Faustus. This site delves into the sensationalist of theatrical productions. This site provides even more web resources for further exploration of Marlow's play and other topics of the Renaissance. This site also includes back ground history and other cultural importance of that era.
2. Agrippa and the Crisis of Renaissance Thought
Nauert , Charels. Agrippa and the Crisis of Renaissance Thought. Urbano : University of
Illinois Press , 1965. Print.
This is a great resource for anyone who wants to take their interests and knowledge of the renaissance magic to a deeper level. This book specifically discusses the work and life of Agrippa a renown, popular magician of the Renaissance. This book also provides a detailed informative history of the magic during the Renaissance and it really focuses on the Learned of higher magic such as alchemy.
3. Popular Magic in English History
Davies, Owen. Cunning-Folk; Popular Magic in English History. London and New York
:Hambledon and London, 2003. Print.
This book not only gives a detailed history of renaissance magic with emphasis on both learned and popular magic but it also discusses popular magicians and specific diverse ceremonies, tools and incantations. This book also discusses magical influences used within popular texts and famous works during the Renaissance period.
4. Harry Potter and History
Reagin, Nancy R, ed. Harry Potter and History.Hoboken: John Wiley and Sons inc. 2011. Print.
Don't be mislead by the title of this book, it is not just a work of fan fiction about author J.K Rowlings children's Harry Potter series. Although there are references to the popular stories of witch and wizards, this book really goes deep into detail about magical workings , such as supernatural herbs, stones, and other tools that were used in magic. This book discusses famous magicians and their well known works in magic such as Nicholas Flamel and the Sorcerers stone, which is not just the title of the first book in Harry Potter series but a real sought after source of immortality popular in alchemy. This book really gives the reader an opportunity to delve right into what makes up the magical world.
5. Cunning FolkDavis, Owen. Cunning Folk.Owen Davis, 2008.Web. 19 Nov. 2012.
http://www.karisgarden.co.uk/cunningfolk/home.htm
This is a great site if you are interested in the lower, popular magic and more specifically the practitioners of the lower magic, the cunning folk. This website was created by author Owen Davis who has written several books on the topic. This site provides information all about the cunning folk and their practices, from the tools they used to the incantations they spoke. This site even provides pictures and wood-cuts of the cunning folk from the Renaissance era. Davis is claiming to provide an introduction to the world of the cunning folk. This page also includes more resources for more information about the cunning folk.
- Greenblatt, Stephen, George Logan , and Phillip Schwyzer, comp. The 16th Century;the
<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nael/16century/topic_1/welcome.htm>.
This is a great site if you would like further information about the importance and influence of the Renaissance, especially for literature of that time. This site focuses on several magic inspired well known texts such as Marlowe Dr.Faustus. This site delves into the sensationalist of theatrical productions. This site provides even more web resources for further exploration of Marlow's play and other topics of the Renaissance. This site also includes back ground history and other cultural importance of that era.
2. Agrippa and the Crisis of Renaissance Thought
Nauert , Charels. Agrippa and the Crisis of Renaissance Thought. Urbano : University of
Illinois Press , 1965. Print.
This is a great resource for anyone who wants to take their interests and knowledge of the renaissance magic to a deeper level. This book specifically discusses the work and life of Agrippa a renown, popular magician of the Renaissance. This book also provides a detailed informative history of the magic during the Renaissance and it really focuses on the Learned of higher magic such as alchemy.
3. Popular Magic in English History
Davies, Owen. Cunning-Folk; Popular Magic in English History. London and New York
:Hambledon and London, 2003. Print.
This book not only gives a detailed history of renaissance magic with emphasis on both learned and popular magic but it also discusses popular magicians and specific diverse ceremonies, tools and incantations. This book also discusses magical influences used within popular texts and famous works during the Renaissance period.
4. Harry Potter and History
Reagin, Nancy R, ed. Harry Potter and History.Hoboken: John Wiley and Sons inc. 2011. Print.
Don't be mislead by the title of this book, it is not just a work of fan fiction about author J.K Rowlings children's Harry Potter series. Although there are references to the popular stories of witch and wizards, this book really goes deep into detail about magical workings , such as supernatural herbs, stones, and other tools that were used in magic. This book discusses famous magicians and their well known works in magic such as Nicholas Flamel and the Sorcerers stone, which is not just the title of the first book in Harry Potter series but a real sought after source of immortality popular in alchemy. This book really gives the reader an opportunity to delve right into what makes up the magical world.
5. Cunning FolkDavis, Owen. Cunning Folk.Owen Davis, 2008.Web. 19 Nov. 2012.
http://www.karisgarden.co.uk/cunningfolk/home.htm
This is a great site if you are interested in the lower, popular magic and more specifically the practitioners of the lower magic, the cunning folk. This website was created by author Owen Davis who has written several books on the topic. This site provides information all about the cunning folk and their practices, from the tools they used to the incantations they spoke. This site even provides pictures and wood-cuts of the cunning folk from the Renaissance era. Davis is claiming to provide an introduction to the world of the cunning folk. This page also includes more resources for more information about the cunning folk.