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The Witches of New York
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ISBN10: 9369071938
ISBN13: 9789369071937
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Dec 1 2024
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.35 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789369071937
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Dec 1 2024
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.35 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Witches of New York by Q. K. Philander Doesticks is a satirical novel that critiques the world of fortune-telling and the influence of witches in New York City during the mid-19th century. Through the eyes of a humorous narrator, the book explores the gullibility of society and the absurdity of the practices followed by these self-proclaimed witches. The story highlights the narrator's exploration of various fortune-tellers, revealing both the bizarre nature of their business and the darker side of their influence. As the narrator delves into the practices of the witches, starting with Madame Prewster, the novel critiques the social norms that allow such practices to thrive. The narrative uses humor and whimsy to expose the contradictions within the spiritual and mystical industries, while also shedding light on the hypocrisy and susceptibility of those seeking fortune and guidance. Through the narrator's adventures and misadventures, the novel blends comedy with a sharp social commentary on the absurdities of belief, superstition, and the human tendency to seek answers from dubious sources.
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