Caliban and the Witch

Caliban and the Witch is an exceptional work by Silvia Federici, published by Penguin Books Ltd. This book, published on the 29th of July, 2021, is a captivating exploration of the intersection of the occult and the socio-political. Federici, a renowned author, delves into the depths of societal norms and expectations, through the lens of witchcraft and its historical implications. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the genre of historical and socio-political literature. Published by Penguin Books Ltd, this book is testament to their commitment to bringing thought-provoking and challenging literature to the reading public. With 'Caliban and the Witch', Silvia Federici once again proves her mastery in weaving complex narratives that challenge and intrigue the reader.

'A groundbreaking work . . . Federici has become a crucial figure for . . . a new generation of feminists' Rachel Kushner, author of The Mars RoomA cult classic since its publication in the early years of this century, Caliban and the Witch is Silvia Federici's history of the body in the transition to capitalism. Moving from the peasant revolts of the late Middle Ages through the European witch-hunts, the rise of scientific rationalism and the colonisation of the Americas, it gives a panoramic account of the often horrific violence with which the unruly human material of pre-capitalist societies was transformed into a set of predictable and controllable mechanisms. It Is a study of indigenous traditions crushed, of the enclosure of women's reproductive powers within the nuclear family, and of how our modern world was forged in blood.'Rewarding . . . allows us to better understand the intimate relationship between modern patriarchy, the rise of the nation state and the transition from feudalism to capitalism' Guardian