| Author |
Thiselton-Dyer, T. F. (Thomas Firminger), 1848-1923 |
| LoC No. |
11007064
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| Title |
The Ghost World
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by eagkw, Robert Cicconetti, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"The Ghost World" by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer is a comprehensive exploration of beliefs, myths, and folk tales surrounding ghosts and the afterlife, written in the late 19th century. The work delves into cultural perceptions of the soul, particularly focusing on its exit from the body, the nature of ghosts, and various superstitions regarding restless spirits. It draws on historical accounts and traditions that portray the ghostly realm as populated by the souls of the unburied, the murdered, and those who have died under distressing circumstances. The opening of the book presents a collection of historical and cultural perspectives on how different civilizations view the soul's departure from the body. It references ancient texts, such as the "Iliad," and explores the idea that the soul may exit the body in various ways, often depicted through ethereal imagery. The narrative suggests that many societies have traditional beliefs surrounding death rituals, which include practices aimed at ensuring a peaceful transition for the soul. It is evident from this initial portion that Thiselton-Dyer aims to offer a rich tapestry of ethnographic insights into the behaviors and beliefs about the departed, creating an intriguing investigation into the ghostly realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
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| Subject |
Ghosts
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45362 |
| Release Date |
Apr 11, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 17, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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