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LoC No.: 11007074
Title:
Second Edition of A Discovery Concerning Ghosts
With a Rap at the "Spirit-Rappers"
Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Second Edition of A Discovery Concerning Ghosts" by George Cruikshank is a whimsical critique of supernatural beliefs, written in the mid-19th century. The text engages with the popular fascination surrounding ghosts and spirit phenomena, advocating for a rational and skeptical approach to such claims. Cruikshank employs sarcasm and humor, setting the stage for a discourse that investigates the credibility of historical ghost sightings and the cultural impact of ghost stories. The opening of the work introduces Cruikshank's position as a challenger of ghostly claims, asserting that he intends to debunk the myths surrounding spirits. He humorously critiques the long-standing traditions and stories associated with ghostly apparitions, referencing works by notable authors and playwrights to illustrate inconsistencies in ghost portrayals. He lays out his argument against the existence of ghosts, suggesting that ghostly appearances are often mere fabrications or misunderstood natural occurrences, while using clever illustrations and anecdotes to engage readers on this vexing subject. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
EBook No.: 36512
Published: Jun 24, 2011
Downloads: 260
Language: English
Subject: Spiritualism
Subject: Ghosts
Subject: Table-moving (Spiritualism)
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11007074
Title:
Second Edition of A Discovery Concerning Ghosts
With a Rap at the "Spirit-Rappers"
Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Second Edition of A Discovery Concerning Ghosts" by George Cruikshank is a whimsical critique of supernatural beliefs, written in the mid-19th century. The text engages with the popular fascination surrounding ghosts and spirit phenomena, advocating for a rational and skeptical approach to such claims. Cruikshank employs sarcasm and humor, setting the stage for a discourse that investigates the credibility of historical ghost sightings and the cultural impact of ghost stories. The opening of the work introduces Cruikshank's position as a challenger of ghostly claims, asserting that he intends to debunk the myths surrounding spirits. He humorously critiques the long-standing traditions and stories associated with ghostly apparitions, referencing works by notable authors and playwrights to illustrate inconsistencies in ghost portrayals. He lays out his argument against the existence of ghosts, suggesting that ghostly appearances are often mere fabrications or misunderstood natural occurrences, while using clever illustrations and anecdotes to engage readers on this vexing subject. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
EBook No.: 36512
Published: Jun 24, 2011
Downloads: 260
Language: English
Subject: Spiritualism
Subject: Ghosts
Subject: Table-moving (Spiritualism)
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.