Dictionnaire Infernal

About This Book

Jacques Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire infernal—Tome 1 (A–I) blends encyclopedic rigor with gothic curiosity, offering an early 19th-century catalogue of demons, spirits, and occult lore. Alphabetized entries give names, attributes, hierarchies, and folklore with period illustrations and commentary, inviting readers to see how superstition and scholarship intersect.

It emphasizes historical context, etymology, and cultural function, making it useful to scholars and curious readers seeking atmospheric reference. Fans of occult studies, cultural history, illustrated antiquarian works, and imaginative world-building find rich material.

Collin de Plancy's methodical entries illuminate changing beliefs about the infernal, and the annotated details reward careful reading. This edition is ideal for research or creative inspiration.