Modern magic

M. Schele de Vere’s book surveys magic as a historical and cultural phenomenon, drawing together folklore, belief, and early modern ideas about hidden forces in nature. It is significant as part of the 19th-century effort to reinterpret magical traditions through a comparative, quasi-scientific lens, and readers will find discussions of astrology, divination, charms, and related practices.

M. Schele de Vere was a 19th-century writer and scholar known for works on language, symbolism, and comparative religion. His publications contributed to Victorian discussions of myth, philology, and the interpretation of religious and cultural traditions.