The Priestess & the Pen: Marion Zimmer Bradley, Dion Fortune & Diana Paxson's Influence on Modern Paganism
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Published: 12/8/2014
This important book by debut author Sonja Sadovsky shines new light on how three captivating minds shaped the course of history. The fantasy novels of Dion Fortune, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Diana L. Paxson influenced the image of the priestess in Neopagan and Goddess-centered spirituality throughout the world. The Priestess & the Pen shows how their work changed the way women are depicted in literature, created space for women to reclaim their power, and energized…

 The book is divided into the following chapters.

Chapter 1: Women, Literature, and the Occult in the Modern Era

Chapter 2: Dion Fortune / Violet Firth

Chapter 3: Earth Mother / Moon Mistress

Chapter 4: Marion Zimmer Bradley

Chapter 5: Witch Queen

Chapter 6: Diana L. Paxson

Chapter 7: Warrior Queen

Chapter 8: The Priestess and the Problem of Feminine Evil

Chapter 9: Conclusion

Chapter 10: Parting Thoughts

Appendix: Meditation Exercises / Automatic Writing

This book surprised me. I did not know what to expect but was pleased with what I found. The book is more academic than I thought it would be but that was fine with me. I had some knowledge of the women but learned a lot from this book. The author knew her subject matter and presented it in a way that was easy to read and understand. I think this book would be benefit for anyone interested in these women writers.

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