The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a novel written by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in 1687 in the Puritan colony of Connecticut and tells the story of sixteen-year-old Kit Tyler, a young girl who moves from her home in Barbados to live with her aunt and uncle in Connecticut.
Kit faces a series of challenges and hardships as she tries to adjust to her new life. She struggles with the strict rules and regulations of Puritan society and is accused of being a witch by her classmates. Despite the adversity she faces, Kit finds solace and friendship in the town outcast, Hannah Tupper, who is believed to be a witch.
The novel explores themes of tolerance, friendship, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
Notes: Although the track of "That Old Black Magic" on this album was originally released in February of 1943, the recording was made on July 31, 1942. For Whiting's acount of the making of the recording and the recording itself, see below.
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The novel explores themes of tolerance, friendship, and the importance of staying true to oneself. It also portrays the struggle between conformity and individuality, as Kit is torn between following the expectations of society and following her own desires and passions.
In the end, Kit must make difficult choices and learn to accept herself and others for who they truly are.
That Old Black Magic
"That Old Black Magic" is a song that was featured in Frank Sinatra's second studio album, his Columbia album Songs by Sinatra.
Sinatra later re-recorded this song for his 1961 album Come Swing with Me! under Lyrics [ ]
That old black magic has me in its spell
That old black magic that you weave so well
Icy fingers up and down my spine
The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine
The same old tingle that I feel inside
When that elevator starts its ride
Down and down I go, round and round I go
Like a leaf that's caught in the tide
I should stay away but what can I do
I hear your name, and I'm aflame
Aflame with such a burning desire
That only your kiss can put out the fire
You are the lover that I've waited for
The mate that fate had me created for
And every time your lips meet mine
Baby down and down I go, all around I go
In a spin, loving the spin that I'm in
Under that old black magic called love
Original track listing of Songs by Sinatra | | All The Things You Are | That Old Black Magic | I Concentrate on You | >> |
Original track listing of Come Swing with Me! | | Don't Take Your Love from Me | That Old Black Magic | Lover | >> |
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She discovers that true happiness comes from being true to oneself and finding acceptance in unlikely places.
Overall, The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, conformity, and acceptance. It is a timeless story that encourages readers to embrace their individuality and celebrate diversity..
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