About the author
Rose Inserra writes on folk tradition and everyday domestic magic, drawing on her Italian strega heritage. Her book The World of Italian Folk Magic: Magical and Herbal Cures from the Wise Women of Italy, published by Rockpool Publishing in 2024, gathers Italian folklore, customary practices, and herbal cures passed down through generations of women. A second title, Dream Journal, published by the same house in 2015, is a structured diary format meant to help readers record and later review their dreams. Together the two books show a writer working in two related but distinct registers: cultural documentation of a specific regional folk-magic tradition on one hand, and a simple practical tool for personal reflection on the other. The Italian Folk Magic book is aimed at readers curious about ethnic and family-based magical practices rather than a single codified system, while Dream Journal serves as a companion object rather than a text to be read straight through.
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💬 What our editors say about Rose Inserra's books
“This journal serves as a dedicated tool for those committed to regular dream analysis, blending beautiful imagery with functional planning aids. However, it does not suit readers seeking theoretical depth or psychological…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Dream Journal (UK)
“Inserra’s guide offers a sincere and accessible entry point into the world of Italian folk magic, grounding esoteric concepts in tangible herbal remedies and ancestral connection. However, readers seeking complex theoretical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The World of Italian Folk Magic: Magical and Herbal Cures from the Wise Women of Italy
