In this collection of Mini-Sagas and poems, Parry narrates the final journey taken by his alter ego Caliban from the surreal delights of a lesbian wedding in Liverpool, all the way back to a non-existent city of London. In himself, the author is aiming to resolve lyrical contradictions existing between different levels of consciousness: betwixt reality and the dreaming state. And as such, unnervingly illogical scenarios emerge out of a stream of consciousness wherein bewildering theatrical landscapes actively compete with notions of Anglo-Saxon witchcraft, Radical Traditionalism, and a lack of British authenticity. Each analysis pointing towards those Jungian Spirits haunting an endlessly benevolent Archetypal world.
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“A writer of towering abilities, Parry’s newly edited book makes unprecedented references to Neo-Expressionism, The Tempest, Jung, Andrei Platonov and others … all through a combination of beautiful poetry and prose. Perhaps the most prolific poet and writer of the first half of the twenty-first century in Britain, this book will be read for hundreds of years, no doubt” – Daniele H. Irandoost.
Aberystwyth University “This is a uniquely phenomenological study of witchcraft replete with phantasmagorical imagery, transcending ordinary experience in a unique and unforgettable manner. The Grammar of Witchcraft will remain imprinted in your consciousness in words of fire” – Neil Watson. Editor and Press Officer at The European Azerbaijan Society “The great platform of diversity in this work is interspersed by mystical works. Traces can be made to Jungand other Masters manifesting its importance and relevance” – Johan Alstad. Writer, Lecturer, NKTU (Norway)
About the Author
David William Parry is a published playwright, author, dramaturge, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, active Libertarian and Wiccan. He is the founder and chair of Theo-Humanist Arts. By profession, Parry taught English literature, drama, language and semantics. He has given readings as a poet and practising Pagan, delivered lectures, offered sermons and performed public rituals across the United Kingdom since 1996.
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