La Sorcière

Jules Michelet is known not only for his major works on the history of France. His interests also extended to philosophy, psychology, and the sciences of nature, which is reflected in his books about natural phenomena, religious matters, and human relationships—standing out for their uniqueness. In his works, he investigated the nature of women, viewing it as a combination of the divine and the sinful. His sincere works about love and family relationships, such as “Love” and “The Woman,” were very popular with his contemporaries. The book “The Witch” is an enthralling study of a woman’s role and status in the Middle Ages.