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The World of Angels

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Angels as creatures of the imagination, of belief; as anthropomorphisms of our collective unconscious; as entities which give shape to our lives, which help us to understand the incomprehensible - such is the approach of Gossamer Penwyche in The World of Angels.
Ms. Penwyche describes their provenance, their metamorphoses through time and cultures. She `fleshes' them out in fantastic stories framed in fact.
As in her previous exploration, The World of Fairies
she offers a delightful insight into the phenomenon of Angels and draws interest from the Bible, the Quran, and the religions that they inspired. Buddhism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Paganism too are shown to have their angelic features.
I would highly recommend The World of Angels.
It is well written, evocatively illustrated, wonderfully researched.

There have been many books written about angels in the past decade or so, many of which I have read. What makes The World Of Angels by Gossamer Penwyche particularly noteworthy? Quite simply, it is her use of the language and her scholarship. Not only is it a divine pleasure to read, but it is obvious that her depth of knowledge on the subject is profound. Moreover, she has a way of imparting this knowledge that is accessible without being simplistic. I can't wait to read her next book!

This was a well researched and supurbly illustrated book. A warm glimpse into an inspirational and spiritual realm that we should all research more thoroughly.

I found this book to be one of the best books that I have ever read. It is beautifully written and is incredibly informative. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about angels in diverse cultures and religions.

I bought this book unsure, but ended up enjoying it! Needless to say I bought another copy for a friend. Angels have always been a fascination for me and this book, with it's marvelous insight and beautiful illustrations, is a wonderful addition to my collection. I would recommend this for anyone who wants an accurate and fantastical interpretation of angels.

This book is amazing! It takes you through a journey of angels and along with the beautiful writing, you get terrific artistry.
This book is a must for any angel fan.