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Levana and Our Ladies of Sorrow: The essay that inspired Dario Argento's "Suspiria"

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Levana and Our Ladies of Sorrow: The essay that inspired Dario Argento's "Suspiria"

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Beginning with a discussion of Levana, the ancient Roman goddess of childbirth, De Quincey imagines three companions for her: Mater Lachrymarum, Our Lady of Tears; Mater Suspiriorum, Our Lady of Sighs; and Mater Tenebrarum, Our Lady of Darkness.

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Length 26 Pages
Imprint Independently Published
Released 1827
Identifier (ISBN) 45591411
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Thomas de Quincey writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Thomas de Quincey lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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