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The witch has been a
figure in literary history since the beginning of time. Who is she, and what
does she embody? Who creates her, and to what end? This course will explore
the socio-historical constructions of this figure and trace her through a
wide spectrum of literary texts, including legal and historical treatises,
fairy tales, short stories, drama, film, children's literature, poetry, and
even cartoons. Ultimately, we will analyze the literary cultures which have
persisted in creating, recreating, and reviving her. |