Description
No dust jacket. Cover and spine has light wear. 1953 Harper edition. Pages are clean and the binding is secure. Page edges have a bit of discolorization.
This well-preserved 1953 Harper edition of Aldous Huxley’s “The Devils of Loudun” offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most notorious cases of alleged demonic possession in history. Huxley’s meticulous research and vivid prose bring to life the 17th-century events surrounding a convent in the French town of Loudun, where a group of Ursuline nuns claimed to be possessed by devils. The book delves into the complex interplay of religious fervor, political machinations, and personal vendettas that fueled the escalating hysteria, ultimately leading to the brutal execution of the alleged ringleader, the disgraced priest Urbain Grandier. Huxley’s exploration of the psychological and societal factors that contributed to this tragic episode serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked superstition and the abuse of power. This copy, with its clean pages and secure binding, invites readers to immerse themselves in a gripping historical narrative that resonates with contemporary concerns about mass delusion and the fragility of reason.
