42 pages 1 hour read

Carol F. Karlsen

The Devil in the Shape of a Woman: Witchcraft in Colonial New England

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987

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Carol F. Karlsen's The Devil in the Shape of a Woman offers a thorough exploration of gender dynamics during the Salem witch trials. Praised for its rigorous research and feminist perspective, it provides valuable insights into the societal roles of women. However, some readers find its academic style dense and challenging. This thought-provoking work is essential for understanding women's history in colonial America.

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Who Should Read The Devil in the Shape of a Woman?

Readers interested in women’s history, witchcraft, and early American society will relish Carol F. Karlsen’s The Devil in the Shape of a Woman. Comparable to those who enjoyed Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and Mary Beth Norton’s In the Devil’s Snare, this book provides a compelling analysis of gender and power in the Salem witch trials.

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Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1570L

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Gender / Feminism
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Period
Colonial America
Themes
Society: Colonialism
Identity: Femininity
Society: Community
Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction