Witches, Sorcerers & Spellcasters : An anthology of classic poetry & stories

A captivating collection of dark poetry and prose, perfect for fans of gothic romantasy and twisted horror.

Step into the enchanting world of Witches, Sorcerers & Spellcasters, where the serene darkness and treacherous allure of the magical realm come to life through classic poetry and stories. This captivating collection immerses you in the paranormal world of witchcraft and sorcery, where dark lyrics and the melancholic longings of otherworldly lovers are bewitched in verses that shimmer with invocations, hexes and mystery. Each poem and story is a spell, cast in words that evoke the haunting perfume of desire and the dark allure of magical mischief. Within these pages, you'll find timeless works such as Mary Coleridge's 'The Witch' and Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 'Lady of Shalott'. These poems, along with excerpts from William Shakespeare and Arthur Machen, blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy, drawing you into a landscape where the chilling whispers beckon you into their macabre spell. Witches, Sorcerers & Spellcasters is a must-have for those entranced by the mystical, the magical, and the malevolent forces that dwell in the shadows of unseen lands. Highlights include:- The Temptress, the Crone & the Shrew: 'Morgan Le Fay' by Madison Julius Cawein, 'The Witch' by Anton Chekhov, 'The Witch of Atlas' by Percy Bysshe Shelley- Cunning Folk & Healers: 'Tam o' Shanter' by Robert Burns, 'A Lowland Witch Ballad' by William Bell Scott, 'Baba Yaga' by Verra De Blumenthal- Sorcerers, Spellcasters & Enchanters: 'The Sorcerers' by W B Yeats, Macbeth by William Shakespeare, 'The Sorceress!' by Vachel Lindsay- Invocations, Incantations & the Dark Arts: 'A Witch Shall be Born' by Robert E Howard, 'A Witch's Chant' by James Hogg, 'The Wizard Way' by Aleister Crowley